2024 Kia Telluride Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body complaints account for 37 of 217 total complaints (17%) on the 2024 Kia Telluride, the highest share among Telluride model years shown. Owners mostly report window/B-pillar trim detaching and power seat motor overheating, tied to three related recalls.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 37
- 17% of 217
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 18,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Exterior window and B-pillar trim pieces detach or partially come loose while driving, sometimes leaving jagged metal exposed.
- Front passenger power seat back rest folds forward unexpectedly while driving, with no prior warning.
- Door belt molding trim separates from the door edge, described by owners as a risk of flying off into traffic.
- Owners report being unable to get recall repairs completed quickly because replacement trim and B-pillar parts were on backorder at dealers.
- One report describes brakes failing to stop the vehicle, resulting in a crash into a tree.
When 2024 Kia Telluride body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint May 15, 2024, latest Aug 23, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2024 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2024 Kia Telluride have a structure or body recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: campaign 26V430000 and 24V407000 for a power seat motor that may overheat and cause fire, and campaign 25V494000 for door belt molding trim that can delaminate and detach.
- How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2024 Telluride?
- NHTSA lists 37 Structure & Body complaints for the 2024 Telluride, which is 17% of all 217 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any Telluride year shown.
- What is the median mileage when these problems are reported?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 18,000 miles at the time these Structure & Body failures were reported.
- What kind of trim problems are owners reporting?
- Owners describe exterior window trim and B-pillar trim detaching or partially falling off while driving, along with door belt molding separating from the door edge.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 2 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2024 Telluride, with 0 fires reported in this complaint category.