Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(AFP/Getty)The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning for owners of 463,000 Kia Telluride crossover SUVs due to a significant fire risk. The recall affects 2020 through 2024 models, stemming from front power seat motors that can overheat and potentially cause a fire, an issue for which they were previously recalled in 2024. NHTSA advises owners to park their Tellurides outdoors and away from buildings and other vehicles until the new repair is completed. Kia is aware of seven seat fires and 11 melted seat motors, which can occur if a dislodged or damaged seat switch causes the motor to operate continuously. Dealers will address the problem by installing an electronic fuse assembly to prevent continuous operation of the seat motor, with owners to be notified starting August 13. In fullNearly half a million Kia owners warned to park outside due to significant fire riskMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Officials issue urgent warning to leave Kia cars parked outside due to fire hazards
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(AFP/Getty)The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning for owners of 463,000 Kia Telluride crossover SUVs due to a significant fire risk. The recall affects 2020 through 2024 models, stemming from front power seat motors that can overheat and potentially cause a fire, an issue for which they were previously recalled in 2024. NHTSA advises owners to park their Tellurides outdoors and away from buildings and other vehicles until the new repair is completed. Kia is aware of seven seat fires and 11 melted seat motors, which can occur if a dislodged or damaged seat switch causes the motor to operate continuously. Dealers will address the problem by installing an electronic fuse assembly to prevent continuous operation of the seat motor, with owners to be notified starting August 13. In fullNearly half a million Kia owners warned to park outside due to significant fire riskMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
