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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 25V745📅 Oct 31, 2025

2026 Kia Sorento & 2025 Kia Telluride recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

💥 The risk

Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V745000
Manufacturer recall #
SC355
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
45
Component
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Owner phone
1-800-333-4542
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 3, 2025
Built
Aug 28, 2025 – Sep 10, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V745 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V745?

2026 Kia Sorento & 2025 Kia Telluride. 45 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kia dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-333-4542.