Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. For this Kia Telluride recall, 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.
A fire increases the risk of injury.
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 are expected to be mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC316.
If you own a 2022-2024 2020-2024 Telluride, be sure to consult the NHTSA recalls portion of the website and type in the specific VIN of your truck to see if this current Kia Telluride recall applies to your vehicle.
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.
Kia Telluride recall information
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V407000
Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 462,869
Editor’s note: This information was copied directly from the NHTSA website. If you have questions or concerns about this Kia Telluride recall, please contact Kia America, Inc. directly.
