Recall 26V430 affects 462,869 2020-2024 Kia Telluride SUVs for front power seat motor overheating. Park outside. Repair will be free once available.
A fire increases the risk of injury. Park the Telluride outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Warning signs include a sticking seat slide knob, seat movement after the knob is released, a burning or melting smell, or smoke under the seat. Repair will be free at any franchised Kia dealer once available.
Kia is recalling 462,869 2020-2024 Telluride SUVs because the front power seat motor can overheat from a stuck seat slide knob or an improper 24V407 repair, and start a fire while parked or driving. Park outside and away from structures until Kia opens the dealer repair, which will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front power seat switch assembly in the 2020-2024 Kia Telluride controls the motor that moves the front seat forward and backward. The slide knob is the part your hand moves. Once you release it, the switch is supposed to stop sending power to the seat motor.
On affected Telluride SUVs, an outside impact to the seat motor control switch or knob can knock the switch out of alignment. A stuck or misaligned slide knob can keep the seat motor running after the knob is released. Continuous motor operation creates heat under the seat, and that overheating can result in a fire while the SUV is parked or driving.
You have warning signs to watch for. The seat slide knob can stick, the seat can stop adjusting, or the seat can keep moving after you let go. A burning or melting smell, or smoke from underneath the seat, is a serious sign that the motor area is overheating.
Who's affected?
VINs become searchable on July 17, 2026; until then, the VIN-by-VIN list is not public.
| 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. Park the Telluride outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Warning signs include a sticking seat slide knob, seat movement after the knob is released, a burning or melting smell, or smoke under the seat. Repair will be free at any franchised Kia dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2024 Kia Telluride is included in this recall.
- Wait for Kia's owner letter before scheduling the dealer repair.
- Park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
- Ask a franchised Kia dealer when the free electronic fuse assembly installation opens; it protects the front power seat motor from overheating.
- Call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions and reference recall number 26V430 (Kia recall SC374).
What happens at the repair
Kia says to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Once the remedy opens, a Kia technician will install an electronic fuse assembly. The dealer repair will be free, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Kia uses its general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for a related repair, ask Kia customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 2, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| July 6, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 17, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V430?
Recall 26V430 covers 462,869 2020-2024 Kia Telluride SUVs with a front power seat motor that can overheat from a stuck seat slide knob or an improper 24V407 repair. Kia dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2024 Kia Telluride is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Telluride is included in recall 26V430. If it is, park outside and away from structures until the repair is complete, then schedule the free electronic fuse assembly installation at a franchised Kia dealer.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to perform the recall repair at no cost. Kia dealers will install the electronic fuse assembly free of charge, and Kia identifies this campaign as SC374.
Is it safe to park or drive my Kia Telluride before the repair?
Kia says the defect can result in a fire while parked or driving. Until the recall repair is complete, park outside and away from structures. Ask a Kia dealer for scheduling guidance if you are worried about driving to the appointment.
What if my Telluride already had recall 24V407 repaired?
Your vehicle still needs the new remedy if its VIN is included in recall 26V430. Kia says this recall replaces 24V407, and vehicles already repaired under the previous recall need the electronic fuse assembly installed.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V430000 |
|---|---|
| Kia customer service | 1-800-333-4542 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V430 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V430000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 13, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →