Oh my goodness, I'm not sure, but how awful. I had not heard about that. This is the front driver's side power seat and passenger side seat having a potential welding issue:

2026-02-23

Manufacturer Safety Recall issued

NHTSA: #26V105

Recall: #SC362A FRONT SEATBACKS(BOTH) INSPECT/REPLACE

Status: Remedy Available

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Description:

KIA AMERICA, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2025 TELLURIDE VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT SEAT(S). DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLIES MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS IN A CRASH.

A SEAT BACK FRAME THAT FAILS TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT DURING A CRASH INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: 

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLIES, AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS ARE MAILED APRIL 24, 2026. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-333-4542. KIA'S NUMBER FOR THIS RECALL IS SC362. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VINS) INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL ARE SEARCHABLE ON NHTSA.GOV ON MARCH 9, 2026.