Kia America, Inc.: Seat Belts:Front (2027 KIA TELLURIDE, 2027 KIA TELLURIDE HYBRID)

Company / brand

Kia America, Inc.

Product

2027 KIA TELLURIDE; 2027 KIA TELLURIDE HYBRID

Reason / hazard

A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do (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.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 6264

Defect

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."

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

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