NHTSA vehicle safety data
2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid has 2 NHTSA recalls and 4 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Kia dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
NHTSA #26V356000Reported June 2, 2026 · Kia America, Inc.
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."
Safety consequence
A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Free manufacturer remedy
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
NHTSA #26V173000Reported March 20, 2026 · Kia America, Inc.
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.
Safety consequence
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Free manufacturer remedy
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 power second-row seat control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 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.
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