Kia Recalls Over 85,000 Telluride SUVs Due to Front Seat Frame Defect
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Kia America, Inc. is recalling approximately 85,448 model year 2025 Telluride vehicles because front seat back frames may fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
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What Happened
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) has initiated a recall for certain 2025 Telluride vehicles equipped with power front seats. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a manufacturing error has been identified where the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in the event of a crash.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall impacts a potential 85,448 units. The specific vehicles involved are:
- Make/Model: Kia Telluride
- Model Year: 2025
- Component: Power front seat back frame assemblies (SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER)
What You Should Do
Kia will notify owners by mail, with letters expected to be sent out by April 24, 2026. Authorized dealers will inspect the front seat back frame assemblies and replace them as necessary, free of charge.
Owners may take the following actions:
- Contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference Kia's internal recall number SC362.
- Visit NHTSA.gov starting March 9, 2026, to search for their specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to confirm if their vehicle is included in the recall.
Why This Matters
A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a collision significantly increases the risk of injury for those in the front seats. This recall addresses a critical safety component designed to protect passengers during impact events.
Source
This information is based on official reports from the NHTSA under Campaign Number 26V105000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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