2020-2024 Kia Telluride recall: Park Outside: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motors
Report received by NHTSA: July 2, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
Park outside NHTSA's record flags a fire risk when the vehicles are parked (NHTSA's “Park outside” warning). NHTSA's recall page and the remedy below give the instructions.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
462,869 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2020-2024 Kia Telluride.
- Compared with
Kia America, Inc. has 9 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 13 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
136 earlier NHTSA recalls by Kia America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 2, 2026 2027 Kia Telluride, 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid recall: Driver Seat Belt Strap May Not Extend/FMVSS 209
- April 10, 2026 Kia America, Inc. recall: Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection (agency record)
- March 20, 2026 Kia America, Inc. recall: Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person (agency record)
- March 6, 2026 Kia America, Inc. recall: Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch (agency record)
- Feb. 23, 2026 Kia America, Inc. recall: Front Seat Back Frames May Fail (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Kia Telluride 2020-2024
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V430000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 2, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 462,869 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | SC374 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | Yes |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record