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SevereNHTSA·26V430000·Announced 2026-07-02

Kia Recalls 2020-2024 Telluride Vehicles Due to Front Seat Fire Risk

Kia is recalling 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles because the front power seat motor may overheat, posing a fire risk while parked or driving.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard that increases the risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (score 4) due to significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper repair from a previous recall (24V407). This overheating can result in a fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.

A fire increases the risk of injury. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407, and vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
KIA TELLURIDE
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
462,869

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TELLURIDE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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