Every 2024 Kia Telluride recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seats · NHTSA 26V430000
Feb 7, 2026Seats:Front Assembly:Power AdjustPark outside
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
- Risk
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V430000 →Structure · NHTSA 25V494000
Jul 28, 2025Structure:Exterior Trim
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V494000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 24V077000
Jul 2, 2024Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC296.
Full recall details for 24V077000 →Seats · NHTSA 24V407000
May 6, 2024Seats:Front Assembly:Power AdjustPark outside
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. 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.
- Risk
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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 were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.
Full recall details for 24V407000 →Power Train · NHTSA 24V214000
Mar 20, 2024Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
- Risk
- A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.
Full recall details for 24V214000 →
2024 Kia Telluride complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 219 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia Telluride, reporting 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. Kia has issued at least 61 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other62
- Electrical System48
- Forward Collision Avoidance39
- Visibility/Wiper29
- Structure27
- Vehicle Speed Control16
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (33)
- Engine (14)
- Suspension (8)
- Power Train (6)
- Vehicle Speed Control (6)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (5)
Read Kia Telluride owner complaints and bulletins, every year
Public reports · not verifiedWhat people reported
Owners have filed 219 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia Telluride. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“Driving and brakes malfunctioned and would not stop causing an accident into a tree”
2024 KIA TELLURIDEAug 3, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11754431
Crash
“Jan 2026 I was driving into my workplace that is an inclined driveway. Released pressure from gas pedal and telluride began accelerating despite release of gas pedal. I ended up going through the building and lots of damage to both vehicle and building.”
2024 KIA TELLURIDEJun 5, 2026 · ID
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11742379
Crash
“I was operating a 2024 Kia Telluride and was fully stopped in traffic when my vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. Immediately after the impact, my vehicle experienced apparent unintended forward propulsion/movement despite my braking attempts.”
2024 KIA TELLURIDEMay 24, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11739841
Injury reportedCrash
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I put the car in park, then turned off the vehicle, and removed my seatbelt. The car then began rolling back on its own. When I hit the break, it did not work to stop or slow the vehicle.”
2024 KIA TELLURIDENov 11, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11698832
Fire
“The contact owned a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that, while the vehicle was turned off in her driveway, she observed flames emanating from the interior of the vehicle on the driver's side. No warning lights were illuminated.”
2024 KIA TELLURIDEOct 24, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11695422
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