Recall 24V407 affects 462,869 2020-2024 Kia Telluride SUVs for an overheating front seat motor. Park outside until free repair is complete.
A fire increases the risk of injury. Until the recall repair is complete, park outside and away from structures. Treat a sticking seat slide knob, a power seat that keeps moving after release, a burning or melting smell, or smoke from underneath the seat as a reason to stop using the vehicle and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Kia dealer.
Kia is recalling 462,869 2020-2024 Telluride SUVs because a stuck power seat slide knob can overheat the front power seat motor and start a fire while parked or driving. Park outside and away from structures until the free Kia dealer repair is complete.
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What's wrong?
The front power seat switch assembly in the 2020-2024 Kia Telluride is the control that tells the seat motor to move the seat forward or backward. It sits under the seat trim and responds when the driver or passenger uses the seat slide knob. In normal use, the motor runs only while the knob is being pressed, then stops when the knob is released.
On included Tellurides, the seat motor control switch can sit out of alignment with a seat slide knob that sticks. That keeps the motor energized after the knob is released, or prevents the seat from adjusting correctly. A motor that keeps running builds heat under the seat, and the recall says that overheating can result in a fire while the SUV is parked or driving.
Owners can notice the seat slide knob sticking, the power seat failing to adjust, or the seat continuing to move after the knob is released. A burning or melting smell, or smoke from under the seat, is also a warning sign.
Who's affected?
Spans five model years, all tied to the power front seat switch assembly.
| 2020 Kia Telluride | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Telluride | seat assembly |
| 2022 Kia Telluride | seat assembly |
| 2023 Kia Telluride | seat assembly |
| 2024 Kia Telluride | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 462,869 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A fire increases the risk of injury. Until the recall repair is complete, park outside and away from structures. Treat a sticking seat slide knob, a power seat that keeps moving after release, a burning or melting smell, or smoke from underneath the seat as a reason to stop using the vehicle and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Kia dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2024 Kia Telluride is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kia dealer to schedule the free repair that prevents a stuck power seat slide knob from overheating the front power seat motor.
- Park outside and away from structures until the seat-switch bracket and seat-slide-knob repair is complete.
- Bring the recall notice if Kia mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V407 when you call.
- Avoid using a stuck or binding power seat switch, and keep the area around the front seat controls clear until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kia technician installs a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replaces the seat slide knobs. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free. Until the repair is complete, park outside and away from structures. If you paid out of pocket for this repair before the recall work, Kia's General Reimbursement Plan covers eligible documented expenses. Bring receipts or repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 5, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 25, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| July 25, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 30, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 30, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V407?
Recall 24V407 covers 462,869 2020-2024 Kia Telluride SUVs with a front power seat motor that can overheat when a power seat slide knob sticks. The defect can cause a fire while parked or driving, increasing injury risk. Kia dealers install brackets and replace seat slide knobs for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2024 Kia Telluride is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific SUV is included in recall 24V407. If it is, park outside and away from structures until the repair is complete, then contact a franchised Kia dealer to schedule the seat switch bracket installation and seat slide knob replacement.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Kia says dealers will install the power seat switch back cover brackets and replace the seat slide knobs free of charge.
Is it safe to park my Kia Telluride in a garage?
No, not until the recall repair is complete. Kia advises owners to park outside and away from structures because the front power seat motor can overheat and cause a fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V407000 |
|---|---|
| Kia customer service | 1-800-333-4542 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V407 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V407000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →