Model year 2025 · Kia

2025 Kia Telluride recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia Telluride. The most recent was reported on February 23, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TELLURIDE.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia Telluride, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V105000	February 23, 2026	Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner
25V745000	October 30, 2025	Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
25V494000	July 28, 2025	Structure › Exterior Trim

Systems involved: Seats (1) · Structure (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V105000Manufacturer no. SC362

Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner

Report received by NHTSA: February 23, 2026
Owner notification: April 24, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 85,515 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Kia Telluride: November 1, 2024 – August 8, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: TELLURIDE

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V105000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V745000Manufacturer no. SC355

Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Report received by NHTSA: October 30, 2025
Owner notification: December 3, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 45 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Kia Telluride: August 28, 2025 – September 10, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: TELLURIDE

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V745000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V494000Manufacturer no. SC347

Structure › Exterior Trim

Report received by NHTSA: July 28, 2025
Owner notification: November 19, 2025
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 201,149 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Kia Telluride: Not reported – September 18, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record: TELLURIDE

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V494000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 24, 2026.