2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid

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Seat belts:front

Recall Number: 

26V356000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC372

Manufactured from: 

2026-03-24 to 2026-05-12

Number of vehicles affected: 

6264

Defect Description: 

Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles. The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock, causing the seat belt strap not to extend. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Defect Consequence: 

A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 16, 2026.

Seats:mid/rear assembly:power adjust

Recall Number: 

26V173000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC366

Number of vehicles affected: 

568

Defect Description: 

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige vehicles equipped with the Executive Package. The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.

Defect Consequence: 

A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second-row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC366. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 25, 2026.