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The 4 newest NHTSA recall campaigns naming Kia, most recently on Mar 6, 2026. Open a model year for every recall that applies to it.

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  1. Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch

    14,870 vehicles

    A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Kia America, Inc.Reported Mar 6, 2026NHTSA 26V135000
  2. Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 138

    42,677 vehicles

    An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

    Kia America, Inc.Reported Jan 27, 2026NHTSA 26V046000
  3. Loss of Power Steering Assist

    1,075 vehicles

    A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

    Kia America, Inc.Reported Jun 7, 2024NHTSA 24V422000
  4. Electrical Resistance at Main Relay May Cause Fire

    27,030 vehicles
    2017-2018Kia Niro hybrid electric

    Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.

    Kia America, Inc.Reported Nov 11, 2022NHTSA 22V836000
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Electrical system: traction battery

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Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.

Electrical systemReported Jul 3, 2026NHTSA 26V431000

Seats: power adjust

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Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

SeatsReported Jul 2, 2026NHTSA 26V430000

Seat belts: front

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Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles. The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock, causing the seat belt strap not to extend. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Seat beltsReported Jun 2, 2026NHTSA 26V356000

Fuel system

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Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Apr 10, 2026NHTSA 26V232000

Seats: mid

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Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige vehicles equipped with the Executive Package. The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.

SeatsReported Mar 20, 2026NHTSA 26V173000

Seats: recliner

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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.

SeatsReported Feb 24, 2026NHTSA 26V105000

Trailer hitches

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Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Trailer hitchesReported Dec 18, 2025NHTSA 25V874000

Fuel system, gasoline

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Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Nov 17, 2025NHTSA 25V794000
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