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2025 KIA TELLURIDE Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

3 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 26V105000
Report Date: February 23, 2026

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Defect Description:

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.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~85,515 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 25V745000
Report Date: October 30, 2025

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Defect Description:

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."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~45 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 25V494000
Report Date: July 28, 2025

STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM

Defect Description:

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~201,149 vehicles impacted

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