Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.
Your vehicle may have a spare tire that's not the right size, which can affect your car's brakes and traction control.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brakes or traction control aren't working properly, you're more likely to be in a crash.
Free Fix
We'll inspect and replace the spare tire for free, if it needs to be replaced, and we'll take care of it through your local dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.
Your 2022 Kia Telluride may have excess adhesive in a circuit board in the instrument cluster, which can cause the display screen to be blank.
Risk if Unfixed
A blank instrument cluster display screen can hide important information like your odometer reading, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Kia will replace the entire instrument cluster assembly for free, so schedule an appointment with your dealer as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. Excess adhesive in a circuit board within the instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster display screen to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC237.
Kia is recalling your 2022 Telluride because the LCD display screen might not turn on after startup.
Risk if Unfixed
If your display screen is blank, you might miss important information like your speed, gear, and mileage, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Kia will update the software on your instrument cluster for free. They'll send you a letter with instructions, but you can also call them at 1-800-333-4542, reference number SC215.
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Original — What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. The LCD display screen may remain blank after startup. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A blank LCD display may be missing information, such as the digital speedometer, gear selection indicator, and odometer, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument cluster's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC215.
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, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Risk if Unfixed
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.
