CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the air bag wire harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC262.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2023 vehicles may have a manufacturing error in which the wire harnesses for the second-row seat side air bags can become damaged. If the harness is damaged, the side air bags may not deploy as intended during a crash.
Air bags that fail to deploy as designed raise the risk of injury to occupants in a crash. Owners should not wait to have this checked.
Dealers will inspect the air bag wire harnesses and replace or secure them as needed, at no cost to you. Owners were notified by letter starting February 28, 2023. To check whether your vehicle is affected, or for help, contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Telluride | 2023 |
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