NHTSASEATS
Kia America, Inc. - Park Outside: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motors
Published: July 2, 2026Recall ID: 26V430000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Affected Products
Park Outside: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Park Outside: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motors |
| Nhtsa id | 26V430000 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V430000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving. |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | A fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC374 |
| Potentially affected | 462869 |
| Report received date | 2026-07-02T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | Yes |