NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Kia Telluride
The 2025 Kia Telluride has 3 NHTSA recalls and 47 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Kia dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2025 Kia Telluride. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
NHTSA #26V105000Reported February 23, 2026 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
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 consequence
A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 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
NHTSA #25V745000Reported October 31, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
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 consequence
Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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
NHTSA #25V494000Reported July 28, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Safety consequence
A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.