Vehicle recall 26V356000 · June 2, 2026
Kia Telluride and Telluride Hybrid
The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock, causing the seat belt strap not to extend.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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."
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V356000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 2, 2026
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC372
- Owner notification
- July 20, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,264
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Telluride (2027): 2027
- Kia Telluride Hybrid (2027): 2027
Has your Kia been repaired?
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