# Kia America, Inc.: Front Seat Back Frames May Fail (26V105000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Subject | Front Seat Back Frames May Fail |
| NHTSA ID | 26V105000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | SC362 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 85515 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- 85,515 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V105000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.