THOUSANDS of cars are being recalled after a major malfunction was discovered.
The popular models were found to have some of its parts quite literally flying off of them.
Kia’s Telluride and K5 models were found to have severe safety hazards, as some owners reported that trim pieces were ripping off during mid-drive, the Daily Mail reported.
The South Korean car manufacturer is recalling over 300,000 vehicles made between 2023 and 2025.
The Telluride SUV has a door piece that may detach while driving.
Should the door detach, it could cause a deadly accident.
Around 201,000 Tellurides are being called due to the threat of dangerous debris.
Kia is also recalling its K5 model due to similar issues.
Approximately 100,000 K5 sedans are being recalled due to the risk of a piece of trim near the windshield flying off.
The manufacturer attributed both recalls to “supplier quality issues,” and said that there were no reported injuries.
To remedy the situation, drivers will need to bring their vehicles into a Kia dealership so they can be fixed.
Kia noted that the replacement parts are not available yet, and dealers will receive notice in mid-September.
Kia did not immediately respond to The U.S. Sun’s request for more information.
The recall comes as Kia sales continue to boom in the US.
The company’s K5 sedan starts at $30,000, making it one of the more affordable sedans.
This year, Kia has already sold 40,000 units of the K5.
How to handle product recall
FOOD Safety experts insist that shoppers shouldn't panic if they're affected by a recall, as many are harmless.
However, consumers should take each warning seriously and follow the necessary steps to protect themselves.
Oftentimes, food manufacturers issue recalls as a precautionary measure, so there likely isn’t a foodborne illness hiding in your pantry.
However, even if the recall is merely a precaution, shoppers should always stay safe and not consume the affected items.
Experts advise people to keep a product closed if it hasn’t been opened, and never feed it to a pet or donate it to food banks.
Anyone who has handled or opened an affected item should wash their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.
Read the recall closely for specific instructions on how to get rid of the food item.
Typically, the brand will ask consumers to return the recalled product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.
Sometimes shoppers will also be asked to throw it away so that no one else can eat it.
Source: FoodSafety.gov
While other car companies are struggling with sales, Kia’s K5 sales have been up 42 percent year-over-year.
Kia’s smaller sedans are also on the rise as other companies see their sales dipping; Kia’s are rising.
The Kia K4, launched earlier this year, has already sold 61,000 units.
The K4 is the third-cheapest car in the US, with a price tag of just over $23,000.
“In the face of uncertain market conditions, Kia delivered a record-breaking first-half sales performance,” Sean Yoon, the president and CEO of Kia North America, said once the sales were reported.
“We expect this positive sales trajectory to continue.”
While Kia’s sedans are selling well, the Telluride sales haven’t been as positive.
In 2025, the Telluride sales saw a 12 percent drop from the same period in 2024.
