2025 Kia Telluride Recall: Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame…
NHTSA campaign 26V105000 · Seats · filed Feb 23, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Kia vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V105000 (manufacturer number SC362). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.