Kia Recall SC374 – Front Power Seat Motor Fire Risk Notice
Kia America has issued a “park outside” safety recall affecting 462,869 certain 2020–2024 Kia Telluride vehicles because a front power seat motor may overheat and cause a fire while the vehicle is driving or parked. This new campaign supersedes the 2024 recall, so vehicles repaired previously still need the new remedy.
Important Information for 2020–2024 Kia Telluride Owners
Kia Recall SC374, also identified as NHTSA Recall 26V430, applies to certain Telluride vehicles manufactured between January 9, 2019, and May 29, 2024. The campaign supersedes NHTSA Recall 24V407 / Kia Recall SC316. Until the new repair is completed, affected vehicles should be parked outdoors and away from buildings, other vehicles, and structures.
Affected Vehicles:
Certain 2020–2024 Kia Telluride vehicles
Production dates: January 9, 2019 through May 29, 2024
Specific VINs only; a model year match by itself does not confirm eligibility
Vehicles repaired under the earlier 2024 recall must receive the new SC374 remedy
Please contact our service team to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
An external impact to the front power seat side cover or seat slide knob can cause the power seat switch to become dislodged, internally misaligned, or damaged. An improper repair completed under the previous recall can also allow a seat motor to run continuously.
Continuous seat-motor operation can cause the motor to overheat.
Overheating can lead to a fire while the vehicle is driving or parked.
Possible warning signs include a sticking seat slide knob, a seat that keeps moving after the knob is released, a burning or melting odor, or smoke from beneath a front seat.
Park outside until repaired.
Keep an affected Telluride outdoors and away from buildings, garages, other vehicles, and structures until the SC374 repair is complete.
🧭 Next Steps for Owners of Affected Vehicles
If your vehicle may be affected by Recall SC374, take these steps now:
Park Outdoors and Away from Structures: Do not park an affected vehicle in a garage, beneath an attached structure, or close to another vehicle until the repair is complete.
Watch for Warning Signs: Pay attention to a sticking seat control, continued seat movement, a burning or melting smell, or smoke from under either front seat.
Contact Us to Verify Your VIN: Let our team check your vehicle and explain the campaign. NHTSA says affected VIN and license-plate searches for this campaign will begin July 17, 2026.
Schedule the Free Recall Repair: If your vehicle is affected, arrange service with an authorized Kia dealer.
Return Even After the Earlier Repair: A vehicle repaired under Recall 24V407 / SC316 still needs the new SC374 remedy.
There is no charge for the recall remedy.
Kia dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly designed to prevent continuous seat-motor operation if the seat switch becomes dislodged, misaligned, or damaged.
🏁 Schedule Your Kia Telluride Recall Repair Today
Our authorized Kia service team can help verify your vehicle’s eligibility and schedule the SC374 remedy as parts and appointments become available.
Customer safety is our highest priority. Our service team is committed to:
Helping owners verify whether a specific VIN is included in Recall SC374.
Explaining the park-outside advisory and the warning signs associated with this recall.
Completing the approved electronic fuse assembly repair at no cost to affected owners.
Providing current scheduling and parts-availability information.
Our Kia-trained technicians will follow Kia’s approved recall procedures and use the specified remedy components.
❓Recall 283 – Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Kia Recall SC374 and why was it issued? A: SC374 is Kia’s campaign number for NHTSA Recall 26V430. The recall addresses a front power seat switch condition that can allow a seat motor to run continuously, overheat, and create a fire risk while driving or parked. It also addresses the possibility of an improper repair under the earlier recall.
Q: Which Kia vehicles are affected? A: Certain 2020–2024 Kia Telluride vehicles manufactured from January 9, 2019 through May 29, 2024 are included. Only specific VINs are affected.
Q: What is the safety risk? A: A continuously operating seat motor can overheat and cause a fire, increasing the risk of injury. The condition can occur while the vehicle is driving or parked.
Q: What should I do before the repair is completed? A: Follow the park-outside advisory: keep the vehicle outdoors and away from buildings, other vehicles, and structures. Contact an authorized Kia dealer promptly. If you notice a sticking control, continued seat movement, a burning or melting smell, or smoke, stop using the vehicle and seek immediate assistance.
Q: My Telluride was repaired under the 2024 recall. Does it need another repair? A: Yes. Recall 26V430 / SC374 supersedes Recall 24V407 / SC316. Vehicles repaired under the prior campaign must receive the new remedy.
Q: What repair will the dealer perform? A: The dealer will install an electronic fuse assembly intended to prevent continuous operation of a seat motor if the power seat switch is dislodged, internally misaligned, or damaged.
Q: Is the recall repair free? A: Yes. Recall repairs are performed at no cost to affected owners.
Q: How can I check whether my vehicle is affected? A: Contact World Kia Joliet at 815-725-2575. A final eligibility determination must be based on the vehicle’s VIN.
Q: Where can I get the SC374 repair done near Joliet, Illinois? A: World Kia Joliet at 2525 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435 is your authorized Kia dealer for recall SC374 service. Call us to check your VIN, arrange alternative transportation, or schedule your repair.
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Disclaimer
This draft is based on NHTSA’s July 9, 2026 consumer alert and Part 573 Safety Recall Report 26V430 for Kia Recall SC374. Recall details, parts availability, repair procedures, and notification timing may change. This page does not determine whether a specific VIN is included. Owners should confirm eligibility through World Kia Joliet. Recall repairs are free for affected vehicles regardless of warranty status. For the most current information, please contact World Kia Joliet Service Department.
