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Recall 19V-594

Kia Motors America recalled the 2020 Kia Telluride: Seat belts (rear/other); Seat belts (front).

At a glance

Campaign number
19V-594
Reported
August 13, 2019
Vehicles affected
30,168 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.

The fix

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect seat belt assemblies. The repair will also include replacing the driver's seat belt which has a non-U.S. specified label, with a U.S. specification seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-[removed]. Kia's number for this recall is SC181.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles