Recall Alert: 2025 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia Sorento

TTAC Staff
by TTAC Staff

We have another recall -- this time it's the 2025 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia Sorento.


At least it's a small one, as Kia is recalling only 45 vehicles, including certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento models, due to an incorrect spare tire. If the spare is installed, it can affect the operation of the anti-lock braking and traction control systems, creating a potential safety risk and violating federal tire standards (FMVSS 110).

Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly at no cost. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 3, 2025. Kia’s recall number is SC355, and affected VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting November 13, 2025.

Disclosure: This article was partially written by AI and edited by a staffer.

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  • Mnemic Mnemic on Nov 10, 2025

    jacked up AWD sonata pretending to be a SUV lol

    • Bd2 Bd2 on Nov 11, 2025

      Well, CUVs are the most popular vehicle-type and depending on size, are either jacked up hatchbacks or wagons.


  • Bd2 Bd2 on Nov 11, 2025

    Something's off with the AI decision-making - chooses 2 relatively minor recalls by Kia and Mazda to "write about" but thus far has ignored the major recall by Toyota expanding their previous recall over grenading TTV6 engines.

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