Kia America issued a “park outside” alert and recall for 462,869 Kia Telluride 2020-2024 year vehicles due to a risk of fire while driving or parked, according to a notice on July 9, 2026 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for this same issue and must be parked outside away from buildings and other vehicles until the new remedy is completed.
Also, it is probably a good idea to avoid parking next to a Kia Telluride SUV in a parking lot.
If the front power seat slide cover or knob is hit or accidentally struck, the switch can be dislodged, misaligned or damaged, leading to continuous operation and overheating of the seat motor. An improper repair under the previous recall could also lead to the motor overheating and catching fire.
Kia is aware of seven seat fires and 11 seat motors melting. The company will notify affected owners starting on August 13, 2026 to schedule a remedy at their local dealership. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly to prevent continuous operation of the seat motor to situations when the seat switch becomes dislodged, internally misaligned or otherwise damaged.
Affected vehicle identification numbers and license plate numbers became searchable on NHTSA.gov (www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) for this recall beginning Friday, July 17, and owners can also call NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236. NHTSA also encourages everyone to download its SaferCar app to stay informed on current recalls.
Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 or visit Kia’s owner portal for more information, according to NHTSA.
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