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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