Kia Telluride Recall: Seat Back Frame Issue in 2025 Models
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Kia America, Inc. is recalling approximately 85,448 of its 2025 Telluride vehicles due to a manufacturing error that may cause the front seat back frames to fail in a crash, increasing injury risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles equipped with power front seats because of a manufacturing error that may cause the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies to fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2025 Kia Telluride vehicles equipped with power front seats. A total of 85,448 units are potentially involved. The recall is associated with NHTSA Campaign Number 26V105000 and Kia's recall number SC362. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved will become searchable on NHTSA.gov starting March 9, 2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should wait for owner notification letters, which will be mailed on April 24, 2026. Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542 for more information.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a potential safety defect that could increase the risk of injury to occupants during a crash, highlighting the importance of proper vehicle seat integrity for overall road safety.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website and search for Campaign Number 26V105000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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