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NHTSA Recall 26V105000: Recliner (seats)

Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 85,515 vehicles. It affects 2025 Kia Telluride.

85,515
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (April 24)
NHTSA campaign26V105000
Manufacturer campaignSC362
ComponentSEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › RECLINER
Report receivedFebruary 23, 2026
Owner notificationApril 24, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V105000

Make and modelModel years
Kia Telluride2025

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.