Kia is recalling close to 463,000 Telluride SUVs after a previous fix for the same fire risk failed to solve the problem. The recall covers Telluride models from 2020 through 2024, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The issue centers on the front power seat motor. If the seat’s slide cover or knob gets bumped or damaged, the switch can become dislodged or misaligned, causing the seat motor to keep running and overheat — which can lead to a fire whether the vehicle is parked or being driven. Kia’s safety office tracked 18 incidents of seat fires or motor melting between October 2024 and April 2026, though no injuries or crashes have been reported.
In the meantime, owners are being told to park outside and away from other vehicles or structures. Kia’s permanent fix — installing a new electronic fuse assembly — will be available at dealerships starting in early August, with owner notification letters going out August 13.
Source: NBC News — read the full report here: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/kia-recalls-telluride-suvs-fire-risk-what-year-how-many-rcna156059