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2021 Kia Telluride recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Telluride — 3 with do-not-drive or park-outside advisories. The most recent was reported on July 2, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TELLURIDE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Telluride, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V430000July 2, 2026Seats › Front Assembly › Power AdjustPark outside
24V407000June 5, 2024Seats › Front Assembly › Power AdjustPark outside
24V214000March 20, 2024Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
22V626000August 15, 2022Trailer HitchesPark outside
21V164000March 11, 2021Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Systems involved: Seats (2) · Air Bags (1) · Power Train (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V430000Manufacturer no. SC374

Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
July 2, 2026
Owner notification
August 13, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
462,869 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TELLURIDE

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC374. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V407. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V430000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V407000Manufacturer no. SC316

Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
June 5, 2024
Owner notification
July 30, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
462,869 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Kia Telluride
January 9, 2019 – May 29, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
TELLURIDE

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC316.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V407000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V214000Manufacturer no. SC303

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
March 20, 2024
Owner notification
May 15, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
427,407 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TELLURIDE

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.

Safety risk

A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC303.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V214000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V626000Manufacturer no. SC247

Trailer Hitches

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
August 15, 2022
Owner notification
April 12, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
36,417 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TELLURIDE

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Safety risk

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V626000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V164000Manufacturer no. SC207

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Report received by NHTSA
March 11, 2021
Owner notification
March 18, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
142 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TELLURIDE

Components: Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V164000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 6, 2026.