NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2027

Kia Telluride Hybrid recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints for the Kia Telluride Hybrid, covering model year 2027. Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
8 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
1 model year with data (2027)

top component: Electrical System (3 complaints)
latest recall 26V356000 (reported Jun 2, 2026)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Kia Telluride Hybrid complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 8 complaints are for the 2027 model year.

Kia Telluride Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Kia Telluride Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2027	8	0	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Kia Telluride Hybrid components

top 8 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (37.5% of all 8), followed by Engine (2) and Engine and Engine Cooling (1).

Components named most often in Kia Telluride Hybrid complaints (top 8)

Components named most often in Kia Telluride Hybrid complaints (top 8)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	3	37.5%
Engine	2	25.0%
Engine and Engine Cooling	1	12.5%
Power Train	1	12.5%
Seat Belts	1	12.5%
Structure	1	12.5%
Unknown or Other	1	12.5%
Wheels	1	12.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Kia Telluride Hybrid recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Telluride Hybrid, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 2027.

2 recall campaigns

Kia Telluride Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
2027: 2 campaigns

NHTSA campaign 26V356000
Reported Jun 2, 2026
Seat Belts › Front
Model year 2027
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."
Consequence:
A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 26V173000
Reported Mar 20, 2026
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly › Power Adjust
Model year 2027
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.
Consequence:
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Filed by Kia America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Kia Telluride Hybrid questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Kia Telluride Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Kia Telluride Hybrid, covering model year 2027. The most recent, 26V356000, was reported on June 2, 2026 and is filed under “Seat belts”.

What is the most common Kia Telluride Hybrid complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 37.5% of all 8. Engine (2) and Engine and Engine Cooling (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Kia Telluride Hybrid?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Kia dealer.

How many Kia Telluride Hybrid complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 8 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Kia models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Kia VIN decoder with every Kia model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Kia Sorento 2003–2026 · 40 recalls · 10,159 complaints
Kia Optima 2001–2020 · 22 recalls · 7,499 complaints
Kia Soul 2010–2025 · 15 recalls · 5,532 complaints
Kia Sportage 1995–2026 · 36 recalls · 4,687 complaints
Kia Forte 2009–2024 · 18 recalls · 2,539 complaints
Kia Sedona 2002–2021 · 23 recalls · 2,406 complaints
Kia Telluride 2020–2027 · 19 recalls · 2,009 complaints
Kia Sephia 1995–2003 · 7 recalls · 1,687 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.