Front assembly: reclinerRecall 26V-105 · 2025 Kia Telluride
Kia America, Inc. recall 26V-105 covers 85,515 2025 Kia Telluride for a front assembly: recliner problem, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V105000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,493 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 2024 to August 8, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.