Kia recalls 2027 Telluride models with seat belt straps that may not extend during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must get free seat belt replacements by July 31, 2026.
A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Kia is recalling certain 2027 Telluride vehicles because their seat belt straps can fail to extend during crashes, which increases the risk of injury. This issue affects vehicles that may not properly restrain occupants in an accident.
The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock unexpectedly, preventing the seat belt strap from extending. This means the seat belt cannot properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2027 Kia Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential seat belt failure during crashes.
Check if your vehicle is a 2027 Telluride or Telluride Hybrid. The recall covers specific VINs that will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting June 16, 2026.
Call Kia at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a seat belt replacement.
Dealers will replace the seat belt assembly at no cost once you contact Kia.
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.
The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock, causing the seat belt strap not to extend during a crash, which increases injury risk.
Check if your vehicle is a 2027 Telluride or Telluride Hybrid. Affected VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting June 16, 2026.
Contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free seat belt replacement by July 31, 2026.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V356000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 26V356000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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