Kia recall: Seats
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
What could happen
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Telluride 2020–2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V407000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 5, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jul 30, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 462,869
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 9, 2019 to May 29, 2024
- Part
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
- Maker's own recall number
- SC316
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Seats Jul 2, 2026
- Kia recall: Seat belts Jun 2, 2026
- Kia recall: Seat belts Mar 6, 2026
- Kia recall: Seats Feb 23, 2026
- Kia recall: Tires Oct 30, 2025
- Kia recall: Structure Jul 28, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.