Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs over fire risk

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated on Friday that Kia America is recalling 462,869 Telluride cars in the U.S. due to a fire threat from overheating the front power seat motor.

Kia America is recalling 462,869 Telluride vehicles in the U.S. due to a fire risk from overheating front power seat motors, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Affected Models

The recall affects certain Telluride SUVs manufactured by the Korean automaker between 2020 and 2024.

Fire Risk Details

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“The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving,” the NHTSA stated in its announcement.

Remedial Actions

To address this issue, Kia dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs at no cost to the vehicle owners.

This proactive measure aims to ensure the safety and reliability of the affected Telluride models, mitigating the potential fire hazard associated with the power seat motor overheating.