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US recalls (3)
Seats: front assembly, recliner
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
Structure: exterior trim
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Seats and restraints
2026-02-23 · campaign 2026-081
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the seatback recliners for the front seats may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seatback(s) could loosen and move in a crash.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with power front seats.
Safety Risk:
A seatback that moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seatback frame assemblies.
Structure
2025-07-30 · campaign 2025-400
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the exterior trim piece below the window on each door may not be properly attached. As a result, the face plate could loosen from the exterior trim pieces and separate from the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
Parts that detach from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the exterior trim piece below the window on each door.
Owner complaints (123)
Owners filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia Telluride (3 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 224).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 48 | |
| Unknown or other | 22 | |
| Electrical system | 22 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 18 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Power train | 8 | |
| Seats | 8 | |
| Structure | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Kia Telluride.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2025 Kia Telluride SUV FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2025 Kia Telluride SUV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 Kia Telluride version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Telluride AWD 3.8 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Telluride FWD 3.8 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.