01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2025 Kia Telluride recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V105000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- February 23, 2026
- Potential units
- 85,515campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s). Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.
Why it matters: A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC362. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 9, 2026.
Owner notification: April 24, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA 25V745000
- Component
- TIRES
- Report received
- October 30, 2025
- Potential units
- 45campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims.".
Why it matters: Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
Owner notification: December 3, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA 25V494000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- July 28, 2025
- Potential units
- 201,149campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Why it matters: A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: November 19, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH