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2025 KIA Telluride

3 recalls Risk Grade: D- Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #25V745000 Plain English
Component

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle has an incorrect spare tire that can affect the anti-lock braking and traction control systems.
Risk if Unfixed
If these systems don't work properly, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly for free, so be sure to check your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov and contact Kia customer service to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are 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
Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
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Low Priority #26V105000 Plain English
Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2025 Kia Telluride has a potential issue with the power front seat recliners. A manufacturing error might cause the seat back frame to not hold properly in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat back frame fails in a crash, you could be at risk of injury because you won't be properly restrained.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies for free, and you'll be notified by mail on April 24, 2026. You can also contact Kia's customer service at 1-800-333-4542 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #25V494000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM

Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
What Happened
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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