NHTSA Complaint #11700613 — 2021 KIA TELLURIDE

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11700613
Vehicle	2021 KIA TELLURIDE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	October 20, 2025
Date Filed	November 20, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OK

Consumer Description

The door belt molding trim detached. It is available for inspection. If not caught before it completely detached it would have caused a road hazard. Models from 2023-2025 have already been recalled but not my 2021 model which has the same issue. The vehicle was inspected by the dealership I bought it from but they were unwilling to take responsibility since the recall didn't encompass my 2021 model. Kia Corp also was unwilling to take responsibility after I brought the issue to their attention. I noticed the trim pealing off the car. It took little effort to remove it completely and I'm glad I did because it would have fallen off while we were driving.

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