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.
Risk:
A fire increases the risk of injury.
What to do:
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.
NHTSA campaign 24V407000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jun 5, 2024.
Front Assembly Power Adjust
PARK OUTSIDE
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
What's 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.
Risk:
A fire increases the risk of injury.
What to do:
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.
NHTSA campaign 26V430000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jul 2, 2026.
Engine Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
What's wrong:
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
Risk:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
What to do:
Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC296.
NHTSA campaign 24V077000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Feb 7, 2024.
Driveline Driveshaft
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
What's wrong:
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
Risk:
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do:
Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.
NHTSA campaign 24V214000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Mar 20, 2024.
Structure Exterior Trim
What's wrong:
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Risk:
A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.
NHTSA campaign 25V494000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jul 28, 2025.
Checked Aug 29, 2026 — managemyride.io. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Source: NHTSA.
Keep this vehicle
Free. We'll save the car and this recall. Pro can watch for new ones later, if you want that.