NHTSA Campaign 26V105000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Issued by Kia America, Inc. · Reported Feb 23, 2026 · 85,448 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA TELLURIDE 2025 85,448

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V105000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.