Are structure and body problems common on the 2023 Kia Telluride?

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2023 Telluride, which is 9% of its 207 total complaints for the year, similar in share to most other Telluride model years.

Is there a recall for the 2023 Kia Telluride related to body or structure issues?

Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: campaign 24V407000 and 26V430000 for a front power seat motor that may overheat and cause a fire, and campaign 25V494000 for door belt molding trim that can delaminate and detach.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2023 Telluride is 6,001 miles.

Have structure and body complaints led to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2023 Telluride, with no fires reported.

2023 Kia Telluride Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2023 Kia Telluride, 9% of its 207 total complaints. This includes 2 crashes and 1 injury, with a median failure mileage of 6,001 miles, and three related recalls covering seat motor fire risk and door belt trim.

Structure & Body complaints: 18; 9% of 207
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 6,001 mi
Related recalls: 3

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report sunroofs spontaneously shattering while driving, sometimes with a loud bang and glass falling inside the cabin.
Door belt molding and side window trim pieces loosen or detach, in one case flying off at highway speed and letting water intrude into the door.
Windshields develop large cracks with no prior chips or impact, sometimes within months of purchase.
Some owners describe recall repairs (seat motor fire risk, door belt trim) as delayed due to unavailable parts.
One owner reported the rearview mirror lane-recognition sensor exploding, causing facial injury.

When 2023 Kia Telluride body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 22, 2023, latest Aug 18, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2024 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2023 Kia Telluride

NHTSA 26V430000Jul 2, 2026Structure & Body462,869 vehiclesPark Outside
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
NHTSA 25V494000Jul 28, 2025Structure & Body201,149 vehicles
Structure:exterior trim
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.
NHTSA 24V407000Jun 5, 2024Structure & Body462,869 vehiclesPark Outside
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.

Structure & Body complaints by Telluride model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202070 (9%)
202141 (11%)
202232 (10%)
202318 (9%)
202437 (17%)
202514 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

Are structure and body problems common on the 2023 Kia Telluride?: NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2023 Telluride, which is 9% of its 207 total complaints for the year, similar in share to most other Telluride model years.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Kia Telluride related to body or structure issues?: Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: campaign 24V407000 and 26V430000 for a front power seat motor that may overheat and cause a fire, and campaign 25V494000 for door belt molding trim that can delaminate and detach.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2023 Telluride is 6,001 miles.
Have structure and body complaints led to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2023 Telluride, with no fires reported.