2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid has 2 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
19
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid recalls

Recall 26V-356: Seat Belts

Reported Jun 2, 2026 · 6,264 vehicles affected · Kia America, Inc.

Problem: 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."

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 26V-173: Seats

Reported Mar 20, 2026 · 568 vehicles affected · Kia America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train5
Electrical System3
Unknown or Other3
Engine2
Structure2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Visibility/Wiper2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Seat Belts1
Wheels1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Service Brakes1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 400 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · reported Nov 10, 2026
2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid X-Line SX, built September 2026, purchased new in October 2026. On two occasions the vehicle did not respond when I pressed the accelerator pedal in Drive and would not accelerate. The transmission seemed to shift from Drive to Neutral while moving at low speed, with no warning lights. The first occurrence was on or about November 1, 2026, at approximately 200 miles. The second was on November 5, 2026, at approximately 300 miles. Both times the only way to restore power was to shift into Park and back into Drive, or to turn the vehicle off and restart it. A vehicle…
Air Bags · at 10,200 miles · reported Oct 28, 2026
The contact owns a 2027 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving approximately 7 MPH from a stop sign another vehicle driving approximately 35 MPH crashed into the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The air bags in the other vehicle deployed as needed. The contact’s wife who was seated on the passenger’s side of the vehicle had a concussion and injuries to the arm and chest. Medical attention was needed. The contact's son who was seated in the rear of the vehicle was emotionally traumatized by the crash. The vehicle was towed to the dealer…
Power Train · at 400 miles · reported Oct 22, 2026
The contact owns a 2027 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that upon coming to a stop or while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle shifted into neutral(N) and required to manually shift to drive(D). On another occasion, after entering a parking spot the transmission unintendedly shifted to neutral(N) and needed to be manually shifted into drive(D) to park the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the shift lever had failed and needed to be replaced. The shift lever was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was…
Service Brakes · reported Oct 15, 2026
I am reporting recurring braking, transmission/powertrain, and steering concerns with a new 2027 Kia Telluride purchased in July 2026. BRAKES: When traveling over bumps, especially at higher speeds, braking intermittently flutters, pulses, or feels as if it skips. Braking also feels inconsistent at low speeds. I am concerned about stopping predictably in an emergency. POWERTRAIN: When slowing, coasting toward a stop, or accelerating again, the vehicle sometimes hesitates before responding, then engages abruptly with a jolt. On an inclined driveway, while transitioning from rolling slightly…
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 9, 2026
While driving to work, stoped at a red light, a loud noise occurred, such a heavy object hitting glass, but sounded like an explosion. The rear glass looked strange. I got out of my vehicle to look and the entire back glass was shattered. There was no object or anything that could have caused it. Upon the non-emergent police officer arriving and examining the vehicle, they stated it appears that the glass “exploded” or shattered from the inside. I have owned the vehicle since the end of May 2026 and it was brand new.

Other Kia Telluride Hybrid years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid: 26V-356 (seat belts), 26V-173 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid?

Owners report power train problems most often (5 reports), followed by electrical system (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 400 miles.

Are Kia recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.