Official NHTSA safety recallImmediate safety action

2021 Kia Telluride · SEATS

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST: recall 26V430000

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Covered model years
2020–2024
Evidence level
Official NHTSA safety recall
Source review date
2026-10-18
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
kia-telluride-2021-26v430000

Safety instructions

Official safety instructions

Follow the owner's manual and the exact recall notice for immediate instructions.

  • Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

What the source says

The documented condition

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.

Consequence identified by NHTSA

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Campaign 26V430000; report received 2026-07-02. Source checked 2026-10-18.

Source component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Compare the pattern

Symptoms and vehicle scope

Condition described by NHTSA

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.

    Vehicles and limits

    • NHTSA model names: TELLURIDE. Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
    • NHTSA campaign 26V430000
    • The complete campaign lists 462,869 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
    • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

    Manufacturer position

    What the official procedure directs

    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.

    Mileage context

    Campaign 26V430000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.

    Original evidence

    Open the documents behind this record.

    NHTSA safety recall · 26V430000 · 2026-07-02

    NHTSA campaign 26V430000

    Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.

    Repair paths and safe checks

    Match the action to the evidence.

    Official repair pathManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

    Official recall remedy

    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.

    Boundary

    Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

    Safe owner checkVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs

    Check the complete VIN

    Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

    Boundary

    The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

    Record reviewed in the source on 2026-10-18. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

    How we check a problem · All records for the 2021 Kia Telluride

    Before authorizing work

    Read the method beside the problem.

    Safety and triage8 min read

    When a car is unsafe

    Stop safely when control changes, smoke appears or the manual tells you to stop. Do not use a short trip home as a test of whether the fault is serious.

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