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Kia Recall 2025: Telluride and K5 Models Affected by Loose or Detached Trim Hazards

Recall Overview

Kia issued two recall notices due to loose parts close to the doors and windows of the vehicle. This is dangerous to the driver of the vehicle as well as the other drivers on the road. 

  • K5: window trim detachment

Safety Risks & Root Causes

  • Detached trim can become extremely hazardous to other vehicles, individuals, etc., on the road
  • Root causes include adhesive failure and supplier manufacturing issues that have caused parts of the vehicle to become loose and potentially detach from the car.

Symptoms & Detection

Kia vehicle owners can visit the NHTSA recall website to check if their cars are affected. Individuals who own these vehicles can search by the specific model, license plate number, make, or Vehicle Identification Number to ensure their safety. 

Affected Models

According to Fox 26 Houston (2025), Kia is recalling 201,149 Telluride models from 2023 to 2025 because of faulty door belt moldings, alongside 100,063 K5 models from 2023 to 2025 because of window trim detachment issues. 

What is Kia Doing to Solve the Issue

The first recall, affecting 201,149 Telluride models, involved faulty adhesives and the potential for the door belt molding trims to loosen and fall off. Kia has reported that it will notify vehicle owners via letters to ensure they return their vehicles to the dealership. Kia will replace the recalled parts to prevent any further damage from the initial issue. According to the company, the following issues will be addressed as part of the recall:
  • Technicians will replace the door belt moldings on the vehicles returned. They will be secured with stabilizing pieces along with the adhesive layer.

The second recall is affecting the Kia K5, with the main concern being that the right and left rear window trims may become loose, potentially causing a major collision or hazard on the road and endangering others. According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), the “faulty adhesive on the face plate on the window trim can loosen and detach.” Kia will also ask vehicle owners to return their cars to the dealer for replacement parts. 

How KAASS LAW can help

If you’ve been affected by a vehicle, KAASS LAW can help you pursue legal action. Our licensed attorneys can assist you in personal injury claims and give you the compensation you deserve. Contact KAASS LAW today at (844) 522-7752 for a confidential consultation.

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