It’s been a wild year for auto industry recalls. Ford Motor Company recently smashed a record previously held by GM for the most individual recalls in one year. And now, Kia is issuing a recall for two of its most popular models: the Telluride SUV and K5 sedan. 

Kia issued recalls for over 300,000 Telluride and K5 models for detaching trim pieces, ‘increasing the risk of a crash’ 

The NHTSA recently released two safety recall reports for the Kia Telluride and K5 from the 2023 and 2025 model years. According to the safety agency, the recall pertains to trim pieces that may “fall off” under normal operation.

For starters, recall No. 25V493 names 100,063 K5 sedans for a garnish face plate on the C-pillar assembly behind the rear passenger doors. The recall states that the part may “progressively delaminate and become loose from the base of the molding,” and may fall off altogether.

Like the K5, recall No. 25V494 names the Telluride SUV for trim pieces that might pop off. But unlike the K5, the recall focuses on the Telluride’s door belt molding face plate and impacts twice as many units at 201,149.

It might seem innocuous, but Kia and the NHTSA are concerned enough to warrant a sizable recall. The NHTSA says the plates that could “detach from the vehicle while in motion may create a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.” 

So, what can you do as an owner? For starters, the NHTSA says the face plates could appear loose, rattle, or permit excessive wind noise. Beyond diagnosing the issue yourself, you can look up your vehicle’s recall status on the NHTSA’s recall lookup tool.

As with other industry recall notices, the automaker says it will notify owners via mail. Service centers will integrate “mechanical retention,” like a fastener, in addition to the adhesive that holds the face plates.