NHTSA Recall 19V594000: Seat belts: rear/other and seat belts: front
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30,168 vehicles. It affects 2020 Kia Telluride.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V594000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC181 |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER; SEAT BELTS › FRONT |
| Report received | August 13, 2019 |
| Owner notification | August 30, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect seat belt assemblies. The repair will also include replacing the driver's seat belt which has a non-U.S. specified label, with a U.S. specification seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC181.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V594000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Telluride | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.