Kia America Recalls Over 450,000 Telluride SUVs Over Fire Hazards

According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue originates with the power seat control switch. If an external impact hits the front seat cover or slide knob with sufficient force, the switch may become misaligned, leading to the continual operation of the seat motor. In turn, the motor may overheat, increasing the likelihood of a fire.

The remedy is the installation of a bracket to reinforce the power seat switch back cover and replace the seat slide knob with an improved one.

Kia will reimburse owners for repair expenses for work performed prior to the recall. The automaker reports that it is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to this condition.  Owners will be notified by mail in late July 2024.

This isn’t the only recall impacting Kia Telluride owners. In March, Kia America said it would be recalling more than 427,000 of 2020–2024 Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they’re parked.