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Kia Recalls 463,000 Telluride SUVs Over Fire Hazard

Owners advised to park outside until repairs address overheating seat motors

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The 2023 Kia Telluride is unveiled at the 2022 New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 13, 2022.
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Overview

  • Recall affects 2020-2024 model years due to defective power seat motors.
  • Owners reported incidents of smoke and burning smells from under seats.
  • Dealers to install new brackets and replace seat slide knobs at no cost.
  • Notification letters to be mailed starting July 30, with repairs beginning shortly after.
  • Previous recalls this year addressed other safety issues in Telluride models.