Kia America, Inc.: Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust (2020 KIA TELLURIDE, 2021 KIA TELLURIDE, 2022 KIA TELLURIDE…)

Company / brand

Kia America, Inc.

Product

2020 KIA TELLURIDE; 2021 KIA TELLURIDE; 2022 KIA TELLURIDE; 2023 KIA TELLURIDE; 2024 KIA TELLURIDE

Reason / hazard

A fire increases the risk of injury.

What to do (remedy)

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 462869

Defect

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) 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 recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Park outside

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