Kia recalls 462,000 Telluride vehicles due to fire risk

Kia America has announced a recall of over 462,000 Kia Telluride vehicles due to a potential fire risk associated with the power seat motor. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a press release stating that the vehicles should be parked outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until repairs are made. The issue arises from the power slide cover or knob becoming dislodged, which can lead to overheating of the seat motor. Kia reported that there have been seven incidents of seats catching fire and eleven seat motors melting. The affected models range from 2020 to 2024, and these vehicles were previously recalled for the same issue in 2024. Vehicle identification numbers and recall license plate numbers will be available on NHTSA.gov starting July 17. Kia plans to notify affected owners on August 13 to arrange for repairs at dealerships.