Kia Telluride recall 26V105000 - Recliner

NHTSA · February 23, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V105000 (Kia), reported February 23, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 85,515.
• Component: Recliner.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

February 23, 2026

Recalling firm

Kia America, Inc.

Source ID

26V105000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 170 recall campaigns from Kia America, Inc since 2010, 9 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 85,515 vehicles, it is larger than 90% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Consequence

A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Corrective action

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 NHTSA.gov on March 9, 2026.

Affected vehicles

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