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Kia Telluride Spare Tire May Impair Braking
medium How serious is it? About this label
If the incorrect spare tire is installed and these systems don't work properly, it increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V745000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2025–2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
These vehicles come with an incorrect spare tire. If that spare tire is installed, it can impair the anti-lock braking system and the traction control system.
What you should do
2. Contact a Kia dealer or Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to have the spare wheel and tire assembly replaced.
3. The replacement is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V745000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Kia — official Kia recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-333-4542
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Official notice
- Component
- TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
- Summary
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Safety risk
- Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.