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 or an improper recall 24V407 repair, 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 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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Telluride 2020–2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V430000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 2, 2026
- Owners notified
- Aug 13, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 462,869
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
- Maker's own recall number
- SC374
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- 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
- Kia recall: Seats Jun 5, 2024
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.