2020-2024 Kia Telluride Power Seat Fire Recall
Kia America, Inc. has issued a recall (NHTSA 26V430000, Kia SC374) for certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat, creating a fire risk while parked or driving. Owners are strongly advised to park outside and away from structures until the repair is completed.
Also applies to
- Kia Telluride
- 2020–2023
Important Safety Warning: Park Outside Advisory
Kia has issued a critical safety advisory for all affected 2020-2024 Kia Telluride vehicles. Owners are strongly advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is completed. This measure is crucial to mitigate the risk of fire.
Why This Matters: Fire Risk
This recall, identified as NHTSA 26V430000 and Kia's internal recall number SC374, addresses a serious safety concern. The front power seat motor in affected vehicles can overheat, which significantly increases the risk of a fire. This fire can occur while the vehicle is parked or even while driving, posing a substantial risk of injury to occupants and damage to property.
What's Being Recalled
Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The issue stems from the front power seat motor, which may overheat. This overheating can be caused by a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper repair performed under a previous recall, 24V407. This new recall, SC374, replaces and supersedes the previous recall 24V407. Vehicles that were previously repaired under 24V407 will still need to undergo the new remedy for the 2024 Kia Telluride recall.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of 2020-2024 Kia Telluride vehicles can check if their specific vehicle is included in this recall. You can visit the NHTSA website and use your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to search for open recalls. Please note that VINs involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 17, 2026. For immediate assistance, you may contact Kia customer service.
Manufacturer's Remedy
To resolve this safety issue, Kia dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly in the front power seat motor circuit. This repair will be performed free of charge to vehicle owners. The manufacturer's recall number for this action is SC374. Owners will be notified by mail, with letters expected to be sent out on August 13, 2026. For any questions or concerns regarding this 2024 Kia Telluride recall, owners can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
Source: NHTSA ID: 26V430000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the primary concern of the Kia Telluride power seat recall?
- The main concern is that the front power seat motor in 2020-2024 Kia Telluride vehicles may overheat, leading to a significant risk of fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.
- What should I do if my Kia Telluride is affected by recall SC374?
- Kia strongly advises owners to park their vehicles outside and away from any structures until the recall repair (SC374) has been completed by a dealer. Contact Kia customer service for more information.
- How will Kia fix the power seat motor issue?
- Kia dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly to address the overheating front power seat motor. This repair will be provided free of charge to all affected 2020-2024 Kia Telluride owners.
- When will I receive notification about the recall and when can I get it fixed?
- Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 13, 2026. VINs will become searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 17, 2026. You can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 for further details.
What Kia Telluride owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 7 model years.
- 2,086
- Owner complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 239
- Service bulletins
- 44
- Crashes reported
- 24
- Fires reported
- 43
- Injuries reported
The 2024 model year
226 complaints, the 4th most of 7 model years on file. Owners reported 6 crashes, 2 fires and 4 injuries for this year, which also has 5 recalls on file.
Seats, the system this article covers, accounts for 60 of 2,086 complaints (3%), including 9 for 2024.
Complaints by model year
| 2020 | 777 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 374 | |
| 2022 | 329 | |
| 2023 | 211 | |
| 2024 | 226 | |
| 2025 | 124 | |
| 2027 | 45 |
Most-reported systems
- Visibility/Wiper — 353
- Engine — 344
- Electrical System — 303
- Exterior Lighting — 209
- Power Train — 183
Latest recalls for the 2024 model year
- 26V430000 — Seats (Jul 2026) — Park outside
- 25V494000 — Structure (Jul 2025)
- 24V407000 — Seats (Jun 2024) — Park outside
Recent owner reports about seats
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V430000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted.
Read owner complaints →The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V430000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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