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2023 Kia Telluride — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain — trying to narrow this down

BoxerPilot91Community StarterMay 15, 20262023 Kia Telluride SX PrestigeChicago
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing the interior apart?
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QuietWeekend186Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 15, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Kia Telluride in Chicago, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “footwell gets wet only after heavy rain,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
RustBeltGeek345Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 15, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Kia Telluride owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2023 Kia Telluride in Chicago. Stop there until you know. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
BoxerPilot91Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 15, 2026permalink
I parked the 2023 Kia Telluride and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
TireBuilder162Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 15, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Kia Telluride in Chicago, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “footwell gets wet only after heavy rain,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2023 Kia Telluride in Chicago. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
BoxerPilot91Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 16, 2026permalink
Following up on footwell gets wet only after heavy rain: still happening, but I have better notes now. That's my plan before I call anyone.
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