Kia's Telluride Fire Fix Failed, So Kia Is Recalling Its Own Recall

Kia’s “Telluride fire fix” story returned in July 2026, after a prior recall intended to address the risk did not fully resolve it. On July 2, 2026, Kia filed NHTSA campaign 26V430000 covering 462,869 examples of the 2020–2024 Telluride. The notice instructs owners to park outside and away from structures until dealers install an electronic fuse assembly to prevent the front power seat motor from overheating. NHTSA states the new campaign replaces recall 24V407 from June 2024, indicating the original remedy required a sequel. Kia’s updated description adds an additional potential cause: an “improper recall 24V407 repair,” implying the earlier dealer-installed bracket and redesigned slide knob may not have been correctly applied everywhere.