2020-2023 Kia Telluride recalls: which ones matter and what to do

Last reviewed 2026-10-09 · Data: NHTSA, official settlement and manufacturer documents · Independent site, not affiliated with Hyundai, Kia or NHTSA

Short answer

The Telluride has no engine settlement and isn't on the anti-theft lists. Its issues are recalls, and three carry real weight. The front power seat motor fire recall (24V-407) was replaced in July 2026 by 26V-430, and NHTSA's record says cars already fixed under the first recall need the new remedy too. The tow-hitch harness recall (22V-626) also says to park outside. And 24V-214 covers a driveshaft that may not be fully engaged, so the car can roll away in Park.

Check your VIN to see recalls and which programs list your exact engine.

Which years are involved

2020-2023 (and 2024): power seat motor fire, 24V-407, replaced by 26V-430.
2020-2022: tow-hitch harness fire, 22V-626.
2020-2023 (and 2024): roll-away in Park, 24V-214.
2023: second-row side air bag wiring, 23V-035.

What NHTSA's recall records say

26V-430: dealers install an electronic fuse assembly. NHTSA's record says owner letters were expected August 13, 2026, and that VINs become searchable on NHTSA.gov from July 17, 2026. If your VIN doesn't show it yet, check again.
22V-626: new fuse and wiring extension; dealers inspect and replace the hitch harness if needed.
24V-214: until the remedy is done, owners are told to set the parking brake before leaving the car. Dealers update the electronic parking brake software and replace damaged intermediate shafts.
Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer.

Recalls worth knowing about

NHTSA's remedy text for 26V-430, 24V-407 and 22V-626 tells owners to park outside and away from structures until the repair is complete.

26V-430 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
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.
24V-407 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
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.
22V-626 · TRAILER HITCHES
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.
24V-214 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
23V-035 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.

Recall text quoted from NHTSA. Whether a recall is still open on a specific car can only be checked by VIN at NHTSA or the manufacturer.

What owners report to NHTSA

1,670 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020-2023 Telluride. 282 of them name an engine component.

Model year	All complaints	NHTSA recalls	Engine complaints	Most-named components
2020	771	7	157 (20%)	Exterior Lighting (185), Engine (151), Unknown Or Other (146)
2021	367	5	67 (18%)	Unknown Or Other (102), Engine (65), Visibility/Wiper (64)
2022	325	7	32 (10%)	Unknown Or Other (81), Visibility/Wiper (73), Electrical System (69)
2023	207	6	26 (13%)	Unknown Or Other (60), Electrical System (49), Visibility/Wiper (29)

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls APIs, pulled 2026-10-09. One complaint can name several components. The recall count is every NHTSA campaign listed for that model year, not only open ones. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and counts reflect how many owners filed, not how many cars failed.

2020 has the most complaints by far, led by exterior lighting and the engine. Engine complaints drop to around 10-20% of the total from 2021 on, with wipers and electrical items near the top.

Signs to take seriously

A front seat that keeps moving, won't stop, or smells hot.
Burning smell near the hitch connector.
The vehicle moving after you shift to Park.
Air bag warning light.

What to do, step by step

Run your VIN at NHTSA and owners.kia.com. Check again if 26V-430 isn't listed yet.
Park outside until the seat and hitch fire recalls are done, and set the parking brake every time until 24V-214 is done.
Ask the dealer to do every open recall at once.

Dealer insider note

The Telluride has no engine settlement and is not on the anti-theft lists, so this is a recall check. According to the guide above, three matter most: the front power seat motor fire recall (24V-407, replaced by 26V-430), the tow-hitch harness fire recall (22V-626), and 24V-214, where the driveshaft may not be fully engaged and the car can roll away in Park. The remedy text for the fire recalls says to park outside and away from structures until the repair is done.

If you get a park-outside letter, ask the dealer when parts will be available and whether you can get a loaner or rental until the repair is done. Set the parking brake every time until 24V-214 is done.

If your seat recall was already done under 24V-407, ask whether 26V-430 now applies to your VIN. NHTSA's record says earlier repairs need the new remedy.

At the desk: bring the VIN, ask for every open recall to be done in one visit, and ask that the repair order list each recall number.

A used Telluride buyer should ask for: a printed open-recall check by VIN, repair orders for completed recalls, and confirmation that the hitch harness, if present, was checked. Check again before you buy.

Recall repairs are free. Do not pay for them. If the shop stalls or says no, call the manufacturer's customer-care line (number is in your owner's manual). Give the VIN and repair order, ask for a case number, and keep every receipt.

Questions

My seat recall was already done. Do I need to go back?

NHTSA's record for 26V-430 says it replaces 24V-407 and that vehicles already repaired under the earlier recall need the new remedy.

Does the Telluride need the anti-theft software?

The Telluride isn't on Kia's anti-theft software list or the multistate settlement list.

Is the Telluride engine in a settlement?

No. Neither engine settlement lists the Telluride.