Kia Telluride Recall Issued for Seat Belt Issue
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Kia America is recalling 12,528 model year 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles because the driver seat belt may fail to extend.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on June 16, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Kia America, Inc. 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. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 12,528 units of the 2027 Kia Telluride and 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V356000 and Kia's recall number is SC372.
What You Should Do
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. VINs will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 16, 2026.
Why This Matters
A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V356000 - Kia America, Inc.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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