Model year 2027 · first-year watch
2027 Kia Telluride, day 142
- 20complaints since Apr 24, 2026
- 2recalls
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Sep 1, 2026 · checked Sep 13, 2026
Changed since August
- 1 new complaint in September, about backup camera.
- Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
- 1st most complaints of the 1 2027 models on this site.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Seat Belts6
- Seats5
- Transmission and drivetrain4
- Backup camera3
- Other3
- Electrical3
- Brakes2
- Engine2
Problems so far
- Seat belt or seat problems 8 reports
Recent reports
“When backing up the vehicle failed to alert, backed up into another vehicle that was reversing at the same time. Driver on both vehicles failed to see each other and ended up rear ending each other. The system did not function as no alert ever came up on the vehicle. Kia claims to have all the safety features to prevent this and yet it happened while backing out of the house.”
Filed Sep 1, 2026
“The vehicle randomly has seatbelt alerts for seats that are unoccupied and does not have anything on the seat.”
Filed Aug 9, 2026
“Vehicle shifts into drive and reverse, but will not move freely. Feels as though brakes are locked up, but emergency brake is not on.”
Filed Jun 11, 2026
“The third row seatbelt is folding which causes it to jam and be unusable. It has happened twice in 3 months without a solution from Kia.”
Filed May 29, 2026
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Dark bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.