NHTSA vehicle safety data

2027 Kia Telluride Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2027 Kia Telluride has 2 NHTSA recalls and 10 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Kia dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2027 Kia Telluride. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

NHTSA #26V356000

Reported 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.

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE

NHTSA #26V135000

Reported March 6, 2026 · Kia America, Inc.

Defect description

Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia K4 vehicles. The rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2026 K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2027 Telluride may not latch properly.

Safety consequence

A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Free manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC364. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 20, 2026.

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