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2025 Kia Telluride Seats Problems

5 owner-reported seats complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
1
Recalls
Mar 2026Mar 2026
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Seats Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #26V105000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 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.

Owner Complaints (5)

criticalSEATS
Filed: Mar 2026

Your 2025 Kia Telluride has a safety recall involving the front seats that could pose a risk during a collision. Kia has not contacted you about the recall despite it being listed for over 2 months, and your attempts to reach Kia by phone have been unsuccessful. You need to contact Kia directly or visit a dealer to schedule service for this safety issue as soon as possible.

NHTSA #: 11726198
criticalSEATS
Filed: Mar 2026

Your 2025 Kia Telluride is under an active safety recall (NHTSA #26V105) for both front seatbacks, but Kia currently has no fix available. You've contacted Kia corporate multiple times and been told nothing can be done, and you're concerned about the structural safety of the seats, especially when transporting children. Kia has not provided clear information about whether it's safe to drive the vehicle or offered alternative transportation while waiting for a remedy. The repair will likely involve structural modifications or replacement of the front seatback components once Kia develops and releases a fix.

NHTSA #: 11724998
highSEATS
Filed: Mar 2026

Your 2025 Kia Telluride has been recalled due to a safety issue with the seats. When you visited the dealership, the fix wasn't yet available. You're concerned about whether it's safe to continue driving the vehicle until the recall repair can be completed.

NHTSA #: 11724335
mediumSEATS
Filed: Mar 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V105000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA #: 11727486
mediumSEATS
Filed: Mar 2026

Your 2025 Kia Telluride is subject to a recall (Campaign Number 26V105000) affecting the seats. When you contacted a dealer about the recall repair, you were told that the necessary parts are currently on back-order and unavailable. The recall has not yet been completed on your vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11725276

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