Recall 25V745 affects 45 2025-2026 Kia Telluride and Sorento vehicles with an incorrect spare tire. Repair is free at any franchised Kia dealer.
Kia is recalling 45 2025-2026 Telluride and Sorento vehicles because the spare tire supplied with the vehicle is the wrong one. If that spare tire is installed, anti-lock braking and traction control can fail to work properly, raising crash risk; Kia dealers will replace the spare tire free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The temporary spare tire in the 2025-2026 Kia Telluride and Sorento is the compact tire stored for short-distance use after a flat. Its job is to get the vehicle safely to a repair point while matching the size assumptions built into the brake and traction-control systems. Those systems compare wheel speeds to help prevent wheel lockup and loss of traction.
On affected vehicles, the spare tire installed at the factory is the wrong size for the vehicle. If that spare is mounted after a flat, its rolling size does not match what the anti-lock braking system and traction control system expect. That mismatch can interfere with how those systems read wheel speed, which can impair ABS and TCS operation while the spare is in use.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is not a tire you feel wearing out in normal driving; it matters when the spare is installed, so the repair is to replace it with the correct size for the vehicle.
Who's affected?
Covers the Telluride and Sorento SUV lines, both involving the same temporary spare tire assembly.
| 2025 Kia Telluride | tire |
|---|---|
| 2026 Kia Sorento | tire |
| Units affected | 45 |
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?
If the anti-lock braking or traction control system is affected, the vehicle can fail to provide normal assistance when it is needed, increasing the risk of a crash. Until the spare wheel and tire assembly is replaced, schedule the recall repair soon and drive cautiously. Repair is free at any franchised Kia dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Kia Telluride or 2026 Kia Sorento is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kia dealer to schedule the free spare wheel and tire assembly replacement that corrects the incorrect spare tire affecting ABS and traction control.
- Bring the recall notice if Kia mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V745 and Kia recall SC355 when you call.
- Avoid driving on the spare tire until the dealer replaces the spare wheel and tire assembly.
- Call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kia technician replaces the incorrect spare wheel and tire assembly with the correct assembly for the vehicle. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket for a related spare wheel or tire repair before the recall notice, ask Kia customer service or the dealer how Kia's general reimbursement plan on file applies to documented expenses. Bring any repair paperwork so the service desk can review it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 28, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| October 28, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 30, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
| November 13, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 3, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V745?
Recall 25V745 covers 45 2025-2026 Kia Telluride and Sorento vehicles equipped with an incorrect spare tire. If that spare is installed, it can impair the anti-lock braking system and traction control system. Kia dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Kia Telluride or Sorento is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V745. If it is, contact a franchised Kia dealer to schedule the spare wheel and tire assembly replacement. Reference Kia recall number SC355 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects and compliance defects at no cost to the owner. Kia dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly free of charge at any franchised Kia dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced braking and traction control performance when the incorrect spare tire is installed. Kia says the spare can impair the anti-lock braking system and traction control system, which can increase crash risk. The dealer repair replaces the spare wheel and tire assembly.
When did Kia notify owners about recall 25V745?
Kia mailed owner notification letters on December 3, 2025. If you did not receive a letter, your VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call a Kia dealer or Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with recall number SC355.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V745000 |
|---|---|
| Kia customer service | 1-800-333-4542 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V745 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V745000 |
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 Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
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