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    Kia Telluride Recalled Due to Fire Risk, Owners Advised to Park Outside

    The front seat power motor can overheat, possibly leading to failure, smoke, and fire

    2024 Kia Telluride front
    2024 Kia Telluride
    Photo: Kia

    Kia America is recalling certain 2020-2024 Kia Telluride SUVs because the front seat power motor can overheat and cause a fire, when parked or when driving. Owners are advised to park outside, away from structures, until the recall repair is complete. The action covers 462,869 SUVs. 

    In March 2024, the related 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade SUVs and some 2020-2022 Kia Telluride SUVs were recalled because of a fire risk with a faulty trailer hitch wiring harness. That problem resulted in at least 25 incidents of fires and/or melting. Like this new, unrelated recall, owners were directed to park outside and away from structures. 

    Owners are urged to take both recalls seriously and to have the free repairs performed as soon as possible. 

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    The latest problem is that the seat slide knob can become stuck, causing the motor to overheat, if there is excessive force to the front power seat side cover and/or seat slide knob, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

    The problem may be signaled by a sticking seat slide knob (limiting the ability to make adjustments), a burning or melting smell, and/or smoke from underneath the seat. 

    The remedy is the installation of a bracket to reinforce the power seat switch back cover and replace the seat slide knob with an improved one. 

    Kia will reimburse owners for repair expenses for work performed prior to the recall.

    The automaker reports that it is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to this condition. 

    Owners will be notified by mail in late July 2024.

    Kia Telluride Recall Details

    Vehicles recalled: 2020-2024 Kia Telluride SUVs manufactured from Jan. 9, 2019 through May 29, 2024.

    The problem: 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.

    The fix: Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge.

    How to contact the manufacturer: Contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542.

    NHTSA campaign number: 24V407000. Kia’s number for this recall is SC316.

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    Jeff S. Bartlett

    Jeff S. Bartlett is the managing editor for the autos team at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2005. Previously, Jeff served as the online editorial director of Motor Trend for 11 years. Throughout his career, Jeff has driven thousands of cars, many on racetracks around the globe. Follow him on X: @JeffSBartlett