Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 7, 2026
Kia 2020 Telluride Seats Recall: Fire Risk from Overheating Seat Motor
Kia recalls certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles due to a fire risk from overheating front power seat motors. Owners must park outside until repairs are complete.
“Kia 2020 Telluride Seats Recall: Fire Risk from Overheating Seat Motor.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79803-kia-2020-telluride-seats-recall-fire-risk-from-overheating-seat. Based on NHTSA recall #26V430000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V430000).
Kia America, Inc. recalled 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles due to a fire hazard caused by overheating front power seat motors, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Feb. 7, 2026. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly free of charge. Owners should park outside and away from structures until the repair is complete.
How to tell if you have it
Kia Telluride, 2020-2024
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.
The hazard
The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper prior recall repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving. This defect increases the risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Kia America, Inc. has 67 other recalls on file since Aug. 12, 2022. Recent Kia recalls include an Aug. 21, 2026 air bag recall for the EV9 and a June 2, 2026 seat belt recall for the 2027 Telluride. Other recent recalls of similar products include a June 4, 2026 Jeep Gladiator steering recall, an Aug. 21, 2026 Kenworth T680 seats recall, and a Jan. 21, 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 electrical system recall.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020-2024 Kia Telluride has a front power seat motor that overheats. The recall involves specific VINs that will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 17, 2026.
Brand
Kia
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Park Outside
Move your vehicle to an open area away from structures until the repair is completed.
Contact Kia
Reach out to Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 for assistance with the recall repair.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V430000 — Kia 2020 Telluride Seats Recall: Fire Risk from Overheating Seat Motor
Hello,
I own a Kia 2020 Telluride Seats Recall: Fire Risk from Overheating Seat Motor that is covered by recall 26V430000 from Kia.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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