KIA — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-02-23

Kia Telluride vehicles: power front seat wiring harness may be damaged

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-23
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
Models affected	TELLURIDE
Model year	2025
Units affected	85448
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._x000D_ A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Component	SEATS
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 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.
Recall number	26V105000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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