2025 Kia Telluride Seat Recliner Recall (26V105)
Kia America, Inc. · 85,515 vehicles · Reported February 23, 2026
Kia America, Inc. is recalling 85,515 2025 Kia Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash. A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V105 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V105000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SC362 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 23, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2025 Kia Telluride |
| Units affected | 85,515 |
| Build dates | November 1, 2024 to August 8, 2025 |
| Component | Seats > Front Assembly > Recliner |
| Safety risk | A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Kia Telluride in recall 26V105?
Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2025 Telluride with recall 26V105?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the recliner.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V105?
Recall 26V105 covers 85,515 vehicles: 2025 Kia Telluride.
NHTSA lists 85,515 vehicles in this campaign, built November 1, 2024 to August 8, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kia | Telluride |
What is the fix for the Telluride seat recliner recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 26V105 announced?
Kia America, Inc. reported recall 26V105 to NHTSA on February 23, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 1, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Kia America, Inc.'s filing). |
| August 8, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| February 23, 2026 | Kia America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V105000. |
| April 24, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 7 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 280 days. If your Telluride was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Telluride is part of recall 26V105?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V105 is open on your Telluride, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V105000 is open on your Telluride, it will be listed there, along with Kia recall number SC362. You can also ask any Kia dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Telluride owners do about recall 26V105?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V105000 applies to your Telluride.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Kia dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any recliner symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Telluride owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 9 of them about the body, doors and seats.
Since recall 26V105 was reported on February 23, 2026, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 1 of them (12%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the body, doors and seats and were received on or after February 23, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related body, doors and seats issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 114 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 9 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2025 Kia Telluride: 114 complaints in total, 9 about the body, doors and seats
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V494000 (Structure) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2025 Kia Telluride owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11704264, filed December 10, 2025
There is a safety recall on my 2025 Kia Telluride, I went to the dealership about 3 days ago but the fix is not available. Should I just wait, I heard it can cause death during a crash. Me and my wife have only one car.
2025 Kia Telluride owner, AZ, NHTSA complaint 11724335, filed March 14, 2026
I own a 2025 Kia Telluride SX X-Line with that is currently under safety recall (NHTSA #26V105, Kia Recall SC362A) involving both front seatbacks. The recall states that there is a safety issue, but there is no remedy available at this time. I contacted Kia Corporate regarding this issue and was assigned case number XXX.
2025 Kia Telluride owner, NH, NHTSA complaint 11724998, filed March 17, 2026
Can recall 26V105 make my Telluride a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025 Kia Telluride has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V105
Did the recall 26V105 fix work?
Since recall 26V105 was reported on February 23, 2026, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 1 of them (12%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 26V105000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Telluride is part of recall 26V105000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V105000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Kia. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.