Kia recalling almost 463,000 Tellurides that may catch fire while being driven or parked, agency says

CBS News ^ | July 10, 2026 | Brian Dakss

[Red Badger]

Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride midsize crossover SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.

The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper repair during a prior recall, and the result could be a fire while the vehicles are being driven or parked, the agency says.

As a result, the NHTSA is advising owners of the affected Tellurides to park outdoors and away from structures until the latest recall repair is done.

Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly free of charge, the agency says, adding that letters notifying owners about the issue are expected to be mailed on Aug. 13.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

LOL...”while being driven or parked.”

That about covers it. Stand back!!

[Frank Drebin]

Ride and die

[Red Badger]

"UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED"..........

[rdl6989]

I can see how that would be a problem.

[V_TWIN]

“may catch fire while being driven....”

Yeah, I’d call that a glitch. 😂

[Kleon]

I’ll just keep it idling to be on the safe side.

[moviefan8]

The Pinto is finally happy!!!

A vehicle worse than the Pinto has been found.

The gag in the movie Top Secret needs to be update.

[fwdude]

It’s such a stupid model name I’m not surprised.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Apparently they are unsafe no matter what.

[fwdude]

“TEll-Ur-Ride DANGER, KEEP OUT!”

[V_TWIN]

[PGalt]

Not good. Lots of KIA cars on the road. I’ve been in a couple of rentals on vacation. They were very nice.

[PGalt]

KIA

Killed
In
Automobile

[Leaning Right]

> The front power seat motor may overheat… <

That’s one reason I prefer older cars. No power windows. No power seats. No computer gizmos. Just reliable transportation.

And to cool you down, just pop open a vent window.

[marktwain]

I do not need another car at present.

However, some people are going to obtain a very nice car at a discount price, for a glitch which has a very simple and cheap fix.

[Leaning Right]

> LOL...”while being driven or parked.” That about covers it. <

Evidently they’re safe if the emergency brake fails, and they roll downhill.

😀

[Red Badger]

It’s the name of a ski resort town in Colorado...........

[mikelets456]

I assume coasting is another safe option…

[fwdude]

I know the town name.

Can we name the next Ford model the “Dallas?”