Kia Recall 26V356000: Seat Belts, Front

NHTSA recall 26V356000 · announced June 2, 2026 · filed by Kia America, Inc. · 6,264 units affected

The problem

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."

The risk

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

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2027 Kia Telluride
• 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.