Kia recalls 460K Telluride SUVs over fire risk; urges owners to 'park outside'
How many incidents of underseat fires and melting of power-seat motors have been reported in relation to the recalled Kia Telluride SUVs?
There has been one reported incident of a localized underseat fire and six localized melting of a power-seat motor in relation to the recalled Kia Telluride SUVs.
What specific repair measures is Kia implementing for the recalled Telluride vehicles to address the fire risk?
Kia is implementing specific repair measures for the recalled Telluride vehicles to address the fire risk. Dealers will install a bracket for the power-seat switchback covers and replace the seat slide knobs free of charge. These repairs are aimed at rectifying the issue with the front power-seat motor, which could overheat if the power-seat slide knob is stuck, potentially resulting in a fire.
What specific models and years of Kia Telluride SUVs are included in the recent recall over fire risks?
The recent recall over fire risks includes Kia Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years. The recall covers 462,869 vehicles that were manufactured between January 9, 2019, and May 29, 2024. The issue is with the front power-seat motor, which could overheat if the power-seat slide knob is stuck, potentially resulting in a fire1.