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Kia Telluride front seat backs may fail in crash

NHTSA campaign 26V105000 · Reported 2026-02-23 · Kia America, Inc.

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The danger shows up only in a crash, and the notice gives no warning against driving, so you can keep using the vehicle while you arrange the free inspection.

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2025 Kia Tellurides with power front seats left the factory with a manufacturing mistake in the metal frames inside the driver and front passenger seat backs. Because of that error, the seat backs may not hold a person properly in place during a crash. If a seat back does not do its job, someone in the front could be hurt worse in an accident. Dealers will inspect both front seat back frames and replace them if needed, free.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for campaign 26V105000 (Kia's number is SC362).
2. Contact your Kia dealer, or Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542, to book the seat inspection.
3. Let the dealer inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frames at no charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

2025 Kia Telluride

Who to contact

Kia — official Kia recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-333-4542

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Why do Kia seats keep getting recalled for fire and crash risks? · all 5 Kia recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s). Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.
Safety risk: A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC362. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 9, 2026.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.