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moderate Owners of the 2024 Kia Telluride have filed 23 NHTSA complaints about the body at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
| Model year | body complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Telluride | 49 |
| 2021 Telluride | 27 |
| 2022 Telluride | 13 |
| 2023 Telluride | 13 |
| 2024 Telluride (this page) | 23 |
| 2025 Telluride | 6 |
Of the 23 body complaints filed for the 2024 Kia Telluride, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Among the 6 model years of Kia Telluride in our records for body problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DOOR BELT OUTSIDE WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT (CA2504) - This bulletin provides information to replace the door belt outside weatherstrip(s) on certain 2023-2025MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from August 04, 2020 through February 11, 2025. The affected vehicles maybe missing an adhesive layer, causing the outer faceplate to detach/separate from the door belt outside weatherstrip molding. If a customer has a validated complaint of a door belt outside weatherstrip detaching and/or separating, replace it and any weatherstrip(s) that have not yet been replaced under warranty (including SA535 or SA578) according to the VIN list and procedure in this TSB.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DOOR BELT OUTSIDE WEATHERSTRIP INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (SA578) - This bulletin provides information to inspect front driver door belt outside weatherstrip on some 2024MY Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from August 1, 2023 through January 18, 2024. The affected vehicles may be missing an adhesive layer causing the outer faceplate to detach/separate from the molding.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: RADIATOR GRILLE EMBLEM INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA566) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and if necessary, replace the front grille emblem on certain 2024MY Telluride (ON) vehicles, produced from November 27, 2023 through February 15, 2024, which may have an improperly adhered (partially detached) or missing front grille emblem.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Door and window trim failures dominate these complaints. Horizontal moldings and B-pillar trim under windows are delaminating and detaching due to failed adhesive, with reports spanning 5,000 to 18,000 miles. Owners describe jagged metal sticking out, pieces flapping in the wind at highway speeds, and complete detachment during driving. One owner reported a child was scratched by protruding metal. Dealer repairs consist of taping trim back on, but owners report it fails within hours. Multiple complaints cite NHTSA Campaign 25V494000 (Structure), but repair parts remain on backorder with no remedy available or estimated timeline. Kia has acknowledged the defect yet hasn't provided a interim solution, leaving owners frustrated after waiting over a year.
Less frequently, owners report sunroof glass spontaneously shattering while driving or parked with no external impact, at repair costs exceeding $8,000, and dealers declining warranty coverage. One owner also reported a door lock falling off and another windshield chipping twice in 24 hours. The trim issue is widespread—owners mention thousands of 2024 Tellurides affected and reference online forums discussing the problem.
Same Kia Telluride body reports on nearby years: 2021 · 2022 · 2023
Adhesive failure on door belt moldings, window trim panels, and B-pillar exterior trim causing pieces to separate from the vehicle body. Failures reported on all four windows and multiple door locations.
When: 5,000 to 18,000 miles; some reports at 45 MPH and highway speeds around 65-70 MPH
Symptoms owners cite: Trim pieces detaching and dangling from vehicle; Metal trim edges becoming jagged and protruding; Trim flapping in wind while driving; Pieces falling off completely during operation; Loose trim heard in car wash environments
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers temporarily taped trim in place; taped repairs failed within hours. B-pillar replacement parts on backorder. No permanent repairs completed due to parts unavailability.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign Number 25V494000 (STRUCTURE) issued; Kia confirmed awareness of defect and that parts are on backorder with no available remedy or estimated timeline. Multiple complaints state manufacturer has exceeded reasonable time for recall repair. Dealers informed customers parts unavailable.
Tempered sunroof glass shattering without impact while vehicle in operation or parked. No external cause identified in either incident.
When: One at 70 MPH on interstate; one while parked in closed position
Symptoms owners cite: Loud bang/explosion of glass while driving at highway speed; Complete shattering of tempered glass; Glass fragmentation in closed position with no external debris impact; Flying glass debris hazard
Repairs/costs cited: Repair estimate cited as $8,260 for sunroof assembly replacement. Warranty claimed by dealer not to cover broken glass; customer directed to file insurance claim.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer acknowledged seeing this failure previously and noted worse cases where visor was open and glass entered cabin. No recall or repair program mentioned by manufacturer.
Driver's exterior key door lock assembly separated from door.
When: Not specified; 2024 model
Symptoms owners cite: Key lock falling off door exterior; Loss of key-operated door access
Windshield sustaining chips on two separate occasions within 24 hours with no stated external cause.
When: Within 24-hour period on 2024 model
Symptoms owners cite: Windshield chip damage; Multiple chips in short timeframe
Synthesized from 23 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver's side rear door belt molded trim detached from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that it was a known failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated wthat hile driving approximately 45 MPH, two years later, the trim detached from the driver's side front door.…
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, he observed a metal trim on the driver's window detached partially. The contact inspected the vehicle and observed a big jagged metal sticking out from the bottom of the driver's window. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice where the dealer taped the trim, but the failure re-occurred within…
I have trim pieces around side windows falling off my new vehicle or in process of falling off my vehicle. This seems to be possible safety hazard to other vehicles on the road.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 23 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 23 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 11,500 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover body issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.