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
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.
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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