Kia Telluride: Engine and engine cooling — hard parts internal/mechanical

Affects Kia Telluride · 2024 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational