KnownCarProblems2027 Kia Telluride Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2027 Kia Telluride, most often about the seat belts (28% of complaints). It is 7th of 7 Telluride model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2027 Kia Telluride problems
Seat belts
7 complaints · 28%Seats
6 complaints · 24%Transmission
6 complaints · 24%Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 16%Electrical
4 complaints · 16%Brakes
3 complaints · 12%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2027 Kia Telluride recalls
Seat belts: front
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Seat belts: anchorage
Risk: A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2027 Kia Telluride
- What are the most common problems with the 2027 Kia Telluride?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: seat belts (7 complaints); seats (6 complaints); transmission (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2027 Kia Telluride have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 2, 2026 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2027 a bad year for the Kia Telluride?
- It is 7th of 7 Telluride model years by number of complaints, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.