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Recall Campaigns
3
Federal recall campaigns
Urgent Safety Directives
0
Zero urgent stop-drive alerts
Affected Subsystems
3
Body & Structure, Seats & Interior
Authorized Remedy
100% Free
Mandated dealer repair by law
Federal Safety Campaign Analysis

Executive Recall Findings

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 3 official safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia Telluride in AutoUtility's current federal dataset. The primary affected vehicle systems include Body & Structure, Seats & Interior, Wheels & Tires.

VIN Specificity Notice: Safety recall campaigns apply to specific production date ranges and vehicle identification numbers (VINs). Check your 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov or with an authorized dealer to verify whether a safety repair is open.
Campaign Status & Legal Rights
  • • Federal Authority: Recalls administered under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301.
  • • Free Dealer Remedy: Under federal law, safety defect repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers.
  • • Latest Campaign Filing: Recorded on February 23, 2026.
Federal Directives

Official NHTSA Recall Campaigns (3)

Complete safety campaign filings including defect descriptions, safety hazards, and free dealer remedies

NHTSA Campaign #26V105000 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Filed: February 23, 2026

What is defective?

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.

Safety Risk / Consequence

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

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

NHTSA Campaign #25V745000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Filed: October 31, 2025

What is defective?

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."

Safety Risk / Consequence

Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

NHTSA Campaign #25V494000 STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM
Filed: July 28, 2025

What is defective?

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.

Safety Risk / Consequence

A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Free Dealer 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.

Subsystem Scope

Vehicle Systems Involved in Recalls for 2025 Kia Telluride

Distribution of official safety recall campaigns across automotive subsystem domains

01 1 CAMPAIGN

Body & Structure

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Body & Structure subsystem.

6 Consumer Complaints →
02 1 CAMPAIGN

Seats & Interior

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Seats & Interior subsystem.

7 Consumer Complaints →
03 1 CAMPAIGN

Wheels & Tires

Safety campaign directives specifically targeting components within the Wheels & Tires subsystem.

Fleet History

Recall History for Kia Telluride

Official safety recall campaign volume across sibling model years (2020–2025)

Model Year NHTSA Recalls NHTSA Complaints Detailed Report
2020 Kia Telluride 7 746 View 2020 Recalls →
2021 Kia Telluride 5 349 View 2021 Recalls →
2022 Kia Telluride 7 318 View 2022 Recalls →
2023 Kia Telluride 6 202 View 2023 Recalls →
2024 Kia Telluride 5 214 View 2024 Recalls →
2025 Kia Telluride Current Page 3 97 Current
Consumer Checklist

VIN-Specific Recall Verification

How to confirm whether an individual vehicle requires an authorized safety repair

Safety recall campaigns apply to specific vehicle identification numbers (VINs) and manufacturing date ranges. To verify if your individual vehicle has an uncompleted safety recall:

  • Locate your 17-character VIN on the driver's side door jamb or dashboard.
  • Enter the VIN into the official NHTSA recall lookup at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
  • Contact any franchised Kia dealership to schedule a free remedy appointment.
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 711)
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Related Official Reports for 2025 Kia Telluride

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2025 Kia Telluride Owner Complaints (97) →

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Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: Safety Recalls & Federal Directives for the 2025 Kia Telluride

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Kia Telluride

How many safety recalls are on file for the 2025 Kia Telluride?

The 2025 Kia Telluride is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns, affecting systems including Body & Structure, Seats & Interior, Wheels & Tires.

A recall campaign listing indicates that a safety defect or noncompliance standard was determined for specific production runs of this vehicle model year.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

Are there urgent 'Do Not Drive' or 'Park Outside' directives for the 2025 Kia Telluride?

No official 'Do Not Drive' or 'Park Outside' safety advisories are associated with recall records for the 2025 Kia Telluride in AutoUtility's current dataset.

Urgent directives apply to critical safety risks; standard recall campaigns require timely inspection and remedy at an authorized dealer.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database

Are recall repairs free for the 2025 Kia Telluride?

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge.

Federal law (49 U.S.C. Chapter 301) requires manufacturers and franchised dealers to provide authorized safety recall repairs at no cost to the vehicle owner. Because campaigns apply to specific production runs and option packages, vehicle owners must verify their 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or through an authorized dealership to confirm individual applicability.

Source: National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (49 U.S.C. Chapter 301)

Does a recall campaign apply to every 2025 Kia Telluride?

Not necessarily. Model-year recall campaigns typically apply to specific vehicle production date ranges, assembly plants, or optional equipment packages.

AutoUtility's model-year records describe campaign scope; owners must check their individual 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or through an authorized dealership to confirm if an open recall applies to their specific vehicle.

Source: NHTSA VIN Lookup Service
Official US Government Data Provenance

Recall records published on this page are retrieved directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Safety Recalls Database under 49 U.S.C. 30118.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.