NHTSASEATS
Kia America, Inc. - Front Seat Back Frames May Fail
Published: February 23, 2026Recall ID: 26V105000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Front Seat Back Frames May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Front Seat Back Frames May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 26V105000 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V105000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC362 |
| Potentially affected | 85515 |
| Report received date | 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |