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.
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Kia is recalling some 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles because a front power seat motor can overheat and cause a fire. This could lead to injury if the vehicle is parked or moving. Owners must stop using the vehicle until the repair is done.
The front power seat motor can overheat because of a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper repair from a previous recall. This overheating can cause a fire while the vehicle is parked or in motion.
Owners of 2020-2024 Kia Telluride vehicles with the specific front power seat motor issue are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk of fire or injury.
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.
Move your vehicle to an open area away from structures until the repair is completed.
Reach out to Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 for assistance with the recall repair.
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.
The front power seat motor can overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper repair from a previous recall, which may cause a fire.
Check if your 2020-2024 Kia Telluride has a front power seat motor that overheats. Affected vehicles will have VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 17, 2026.
Park your vehicle outside away from structures until the repair is complete. Dealers will install a free electronic fuse assembly.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V430000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia 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.
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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.
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