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.
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles. The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock, causing the seat belt strap not to extend. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige vehicles equipped with the Executive Package. The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia K4 vehicles. The rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2026 K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2027 Telluride may not latch properly.
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.
My 2022 Kia Telluride LX AWD center screen began failing intermittently around October 2025 and failed completely around August 2026. Dates are approximate; 10/29/2025 represents my estimate of about one year ago, not an exact day. Dealer intake was 10/1/2026 at about 75,000 miles; mileage at first failure is unknown. The screen failure prevents the backup-camera image from displaying in reverse, increasing the risk of striking an unseen person or obstacle. No crash, fire, injury, fatality or police report occurred. I also reported intermittent loss of speedometer information. On 10/22 the dealer confirmed the failed center screen and rear-camera display, but said the cluster worked and it had not reproduced the cluster symptom. A common cause is unproven. Speed and warning lamps at first failure are unknown. The dealer recommended head-unit 96560-S9420CDD replacement for $7,799.79. Replacement is not authorized; I requested preservation of components and diagnostic records. After repeated assistance requests and escalation, Kia's 10/29 response concluded its review and denied warranty coverage without technical findings. Please investigate whether loss of the rear-camera display reflects a safety defect requiring a recall. Kia recalls 21V577/22V344 concern earlier-built 2022 Telluride clusters; my reported 4/1/2022 build is outside their ranges. Other Kia recalls address electrical-noise/voltage-related blank clusters (23V298) and voltage-damaged rear cameras (25V426). These are different components and populations, not proof of coverage or a shared cause. Related litigation, O'Connell v. Kia, 8:26-cv-01291, concerns alleged 2023-2025 cluster failures, not my 2022 head unit. Please assess the failed assembly, electrical circuits, software and field data to determine whether existing recall scopes leave other safety failures unaddressed. Warranty expiration does not resolve that safety question.
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I was driving 70 mph on a clear unobstructed highway in the right lane, when suddenly my vehicle steering jerked forcefully to the right, over the white line and onto the rumble strips. A circular symbol popped up, on the display but it was too fast to identify while trying to make an immediate correction and recover control.
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The contact owns a 2027 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving approximately 7 MPH from a stop sign another vehicle driving approximately 35 MPH crashed into the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The air bags in the other vehicle deployed as needed. The contact’s wife who was seated on the passenger’s side of the vehicle had a concussion and injuries to the arm and chest. Medical attention was needed. The contact's son who was seated in the rear of the vehicle was emotionally traumatized by the crash. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to an auto body shop and was being processed to possibly be deemed totaled. A Police report was filed. The manufacturer was informed of the issue, and a claim was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 10,200.
Formal Safety Complaint – 2025 Kia Telluride I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding my 2025 Kia Telluride due to ongoing mechanical issues that have now escalated to a serious and potentially life-threatening situation. Multiple warning lights are illuminating on my dashboard, and the engine is now shutting off while I am actively driving the vehicle. This is completely unacceptable and puts my safety and the safety of others on the road at risk. I have already made multiple attempts to address ongoing mechanical issues with this vehicle, including a persistent shudder while driving. Despite seeking assistance from Kia dealerships and involving the companies responsible for my vehicle’s accessibility conversion, the issues remain unresolved and have now escalated. My Telluride has been converted with a rear-entry wheelchair ramp through Freedom Motors, but I have been advised that the conversion is unrelated to the drivetrain concerns. I need Kia to take these complaints seriously and conduct a thorough investigation into the vehicle’s mechanical and electrical systems. I purchased this vehicle expecting it to be safe and reliable, especially given that it is an accessible vehicle used to accommodate my family’s needs. Instead, I am now dealing with a vehicle that is shutting off while in motion, which creates an extremely dangerous situation. I am requesting immediate escalation to Kia Consumer Affairs, a comprehensive safety inspection, and a clear resolution to these ongoing problems. I also want this complaint formally documented due to the severity of the safety concerns. I should not have to fear that my engine will shut off while I am driving a vehicle I recently purchased. This is a serious safety issue, and I expect Kia to take responsibility, investigate the cause, and provide a prompt resolution before someone gets hurt.
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Spontaneous structural failure of the front driver-side suspension coil spring occurred while operating the vehicle at a low speed on smooth pavement (leaving a parking lot). There was absolutely no impact, road hazard, or pothole involved. The coil spring cleanly fractured into two distinct pieces near the top. The shock absorber and surrounding strut components remain completely undamaged, proving this was a spontaneous metallurgical or manufacturing defect rather than impact damage. The broken section of the spring unseated from the upper strut mount and is resting loosely in the wheel well, causing severe grinding and banging noises. This poses an immediate, critical safety hazard: the jagged, fractured metal edges of the loose spring are at high risk of shifting to puncture the front tire or sever the brake lines, which would cause a sudden, catastrophic loss of vehicle control and braking ability. DEALER & CORPORATE RECORD: The vehicle is currently located at an authorized Kia dealership service center. Dealership technicians have physically inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the coil spring is broken into two pieces while the surrounding shock absorber/strut assembly remains entirely undamaged. This structurally isolates the failure to a metallurgical or manufacturing defect of the spring itself, rather than external impact damage. Despite their technicians confirming the failure, Kia has denied goodwill repair assistance for this severe safety defect under Kia Corporate Case Number 26498926.
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