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CriticalCampaign #24V077000Engine / Powertrain

2024 Kia Telluride Recall: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Kia Telluride
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Vehicle engine bay — representative photo for NHTSA engine/powertrain recall
A vehicle engine bay (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Christopher Ziemnowicz / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Kia Telluride

Recall Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC296.

411 Press Analysis

A critical vehicle safety recall has been issued for the 2024 Kia Telluride. NHTSA received the recall report on February 7, 2024 involving engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire. This recall carries the highest urgency rating. Kia America, Inc. is advising owners to park their vehicles and contact an authorized dealer immediately. Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. All owners can check their recall status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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