Kia recalls 462,000 Tellurides as NHTSA warns seats may catch on fire

Published July 10, 2026 12:14pm ET | Updated July 10, 2026 12:14pm ET



Kia America announced an urgent “park outside” recall for more than 400,000 Kia Tellurides, citing an issue with the car’s power seat motor that may cause it to overheat and potentially start a fire.

The vehicles “must be parked outside away from buildings and other vehicles until the new remedy is completed,” according to a press release from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday.

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