Kia to recall over 460,000 U.S. vehicles due to fire risk

(Reuters) – Kia America is recalling 462,869 Telluride vehicles in the U.S. due to a fire risk from overheating front power seat motor, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

The recall includes some of the Korean automaker’s Telluride SUVs built between 2020 and 2024.

“The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving,” the NHTSA said in a statement.

According to the safety regulator, Kia’s dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge to remedy the issue.