NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2027 KIA Telluride Hybrid recall: Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person
- Recall number
- 26V173000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Seats
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 568
- Hazard tags
- Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Seats
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | Telluride Hybrid | 2027 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige vehicles equipped with the Executive Package. The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.
Consequence
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
What should you do?
Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second-row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The power second-row seat control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC366. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 25, 2026.
Manufacturer campaign number
SC366
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V173000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.