Kia Telluride Recalls (2020-2025)
The Kia Telluride has been the subject of 16 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2020 to 2025 model years. They cluster mostly around the electrical system, seats, and tires.
The Kia Telluride scores 16 out of 100 (grade F), one of the heavier recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 69% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 56% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 16 campaigns span 6 model years of the Kia Telluride. The single largest affected 462,869 vehicles, over seats. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Telluride problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Kia Telluride may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Kia Telluride recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Kia Telluride recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2025 Kia Telluride Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2025 Kia Telluride, involving the seats, tires, and structure.
2024 Kia Telluride Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2024 Kia Telluride, involving the structure, seats, and power train.
2023 Kia Telluride Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2023 Kia Telluride, involving the structure, seats, and power train.
2022 Kia Telluride Recalls
6 recalls affect the 2022 Kia Telluride, involving the electrical system, seats, and power train.
2021 Kia Telluride Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2021 Kia Telluride, involving the seats, power train, and trailer hitches.
2020 Kia Telluride Recalls
6 recalls affect the 2020 Kia Telluride, involving the exterior lighting, seats, and power train.
Every Kia Telluride recall in detail
Select any recall to read the full defect, risk, and remedy text. Do Not Drive and Park Outside warnings stay visible without opening anything.
Seats
- Affected years
- 2025 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 85,515
- Reported
- Feb 23, 2026
- Owners notified
- Apr 24, 2026
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.
Risk: A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 26V105000.
Tires
- Affected years
- 2025 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 45
- Reported
- Oct 30, 2025
- Owners notified
- Dec 3, 2025
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
NHTSA campaign number 25V745000.
Structure
- Affected years
- 2023-2025 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 201,149
- Reported
- Jul 28, 2025
- Owners notified
- Nov 19, 2025
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.
NHTSA campaign number 25V494000.
Seats
- Affected years
- 2020-2024 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 462,869
- Reported
- Jun 5, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jul 30, 2024
Defect: 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, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.
NHTSA campaign number 24V407000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2020-2024 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 427,407
- Reported
- Mar 20, 2024
- Owners notified
- May 15, 2024
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.
NHTSA campaign number 24V214000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2020 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 35,031
- Reported
- Feb 26, 2024
- Owners notified
- Aug 9, 2024
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.
Risk: Inoperable high beam headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the high beam headlights, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC299.
NHTSA campaign number 24V148000.
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2024 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,872
- Reported
- Feb 7, 2024
- Owners notified
- Apr 5, 2024
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC296.
NHTSA campaign number 24V077000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2023 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 108,936
- Reported
- Apr 26, 2023
- Owners notified
- May 26, 2023
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
NHTSA campaign number 23V298000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2023 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 31,943
- Reported
- Jan 29, 2023
- Owners notified
- Feb 28, 2023
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the air bag wire harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC262.
NHTSA campaign number 23V035000.
Trailer Hitches
- Affected years
- 2020-2022 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 36,417
- Reported
- Aug 15, 2022
- Owners notified
- Apr 12, 2023
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.
NHTSA campaign number 22V626000.
Tires
- Affected years
- 2022 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 8
- Reported
- Jul 19, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jul 27, 2022
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.
NHTSA campaign number 22V509000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2022 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 3,596
- Reported
- May 17, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jul 15, 2022
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. Excess adhesive in a circuit board within the instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster display screen to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC237.
NHTSA campaign number 22V344000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2022 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 5,143
- Reported
- Jul 28, 2021
- Owners notified
- Aug 3, 2021
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Telluride vehicles. The LCD display screen may remain blank after startup. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: A blank LCD display may be missing information, such as the digital speedometer, gear selection indicator, and odometer, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster's software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC215.
NHTSA campaign number 21V577000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2021 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 142
- Reported
- Mar 11, 2021
- Owners notified
- Mar 18, 2021
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
NHTSA campaign number 21V164000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2020 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 86,921
- Reported
- Jul 28, 2020
- Owners notified
- Sep 10, 2020
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the SCC applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box to signal the trailer brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC194.
NHTSA campaign number 20V436000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2020 Kia Telluride
- Vehicles in this recall
- 30,168
- Reported
- Aug 13, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 30, 2019
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect seat belt assemblies. The repair will also include replacing the driver's seat belt which has a non-U.S. specified label, with a U.S. specification seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC181.
NHTSA campaign number 19V594000.
Common questions about Kia Telluride recalls
- Does the Kia Telluride have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 16 recall campaigns on record for the Kia Telluride across the 2020 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, seats, and tires.
- How many times has the Kia Telluride been recalled?
- The Kia Telluride has 16 recall campaigns from the 2020 to 2025 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Kia Telluride recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the seats, affecting 462,869 vehicles. Owners were told to park outside and away from buildings because of a fire risk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Which Kia Telluride model year has the most recalls?
- The 2020 Kia Telluride has the most, with 6 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Kia Telluride has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.