Kia recalls 2020–2024 Telluride over front power seat motor that may overheat and cause a fire
The front power seat motor may overheat because of a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper repair under the earlier recall 24V407, which can cause a fire while parked or driving and increases the risk of injury.
What to do
Park outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done; dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly free of charge. Owners may call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and cite Kia's recall number SC374.
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Recall details
- Product
- Kia Telluride 2020–2024
- Company
- Kia America, Inc.
- Hazard
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Units
- 462,869 vehicles
- Owner notification
- August 13, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V430000
- Manufacturer campaign number: SC374
- Model years: 2020–2024
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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