Kia Telluride recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 23, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kia America, Inc. recalls 2025 Kia Telluride

Recall number

26V105000

Brand / firm

Kia

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 85,515 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.