2023 Kia Telluride structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2023 Kia Telluride — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was at a complete stop, made a right hand turn, and as I was turning, the driver side door opened/became a jar and then my car alerted me that the door was open Yes, my safety was at risk because the door was open It beeped the lights were on in the cabin, and there was a notification on my…”
filed Apr 22, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's rear door belt molding trim detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed…”
filed Mar 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicleCampaign 25V494000 · Jul 28, 2025
Structure problems in other Telluride years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Telluride | 6 | 7% |
| 2024 Telluride | 25 | 12% |
| 2022 Telluride | 19 | 6% |
| 2021 Telluride | 31 | 9% |
| 2020 Telluride | 52 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Kia Telluride
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.