A TikTok video went viral showing a Kia Telluride's dashboard smoking moments after starting the car, with over 1.2 million views.
The issue was identified as the infotainment system shorting out, causing the smoke. The dealership will replace the entire infotainment system for further diagnostics.
Kia has issued recalls for fire risks, airbag malfunctions, and parking light issues, with one recent recall affecting Kia Tellurides produced between 2020-2024 for a fire risk.
Viewers reacted to the TikTok video with humor, suggesting various responses to the smoking dashboard. The video received over 23,800 likes.