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2025 Kia Telluride recall: recliner

Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 23, 2026. It covers about 85,515 vehicles.

vehicles affected
85,515
reported
Feb 23, 2026
owners notified
Apr 24, 2026
related complaints
8

Seats: front assembly: recliner

What is wrong
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 on March 9, 2026.

Recall number 26V105000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about seats problems.

Questions about recall 26V105000

Is there a recall on the 2025 Kia Telluride recliner?

Yes. Recall 26V105000, reported on February 23, 2026, covers about 85,515 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V105000?

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 on March 9, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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