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2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+4 complaints in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 2, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 18 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid, most frequently naming the powertrain (other), electrical and engine categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 12 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Powertrain (other)419.0%
  • Electrical314.3%
  • Engine314.3%
  • Visibility29.5%
  • Body & structure29.5%
  • Driver assistance29.5%
  • Other / unspecified14.8%
  • Brakes14.8%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
26V356000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Jun 2, 2026
6,264 units potentially affected
The 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."
The risk: A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.
Kia America, Inc.Manufacturer number SC372View on NHTSA.gov
26V173000

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Mar 20, 2026
568 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: 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.
Kia America, Inc.Manufacturer number SC366View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Airbags
Filed Oct 28, 2026
Crash reported

The contact owns a 2027 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving approximately 7 MPH from a stop sign another vehicle driving approximately 35 MPH crashed into the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The air bags in the other vehicle deployed as needed. The contact’s wife who was seated on the passenger’s side of the vehicle had a concussion and injuries to the arm and chest. Medical attention was needed. The contact's son who was seated in the rear of the vehicle was emotionally traumatized by the crash. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to an auto body shop and was being processed to possibly be deemed totaled. A Police report was filed. The manufacturer was informed of the issue, and a claim was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 10,200.

NHTSA ID
11774139
Incident
Oct 25, 2026
Mileage
10,200 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Oct 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2027 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that upon coming to a stop or while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle shifted into neutral(N) and required to manually shift to drive(D). On another occasion, after entering a parking spot the transmission unintendedly shifted to neutral(N) and needed to be manually shifted into drive(D) to park the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the shift lever had failed and needed to be replaced. The shift lever was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 400.

NHTSA ID
11773076
Incident
Sep 1, 2026
Mileage
400 mi
BrakesPowertrain (other)Steering
Filed Oct 15, 2026

I am reporting recurring braking, transmission/powertrain, and steering concerns with a new 2027 Kia Telluride purchased in July 2026. BRAKES: When traveling over bumps, especially at higher speeds, braking intermittently flutters, pulses, or feels as if it skips. Braking also feels inconsistent at low speeds. I am concerned about stopping predictably in an emergency. POWERTRAIN: When slowing, coasting toward a stop, or accelerating again, the vehicle sometimes hesitates before responding, then engages abruptly with a jolt. On an inclined driveway, while transitioning from rolling slightly backward to moving forward, the vehicle jerked violently and nearly struck the garage door. Similar hesitation and jolting have occurred repeatedly. STEERING: When driving over road bumps, I intermittently hear an electrical-type buzzing or vibrating sound near the steering column and feel a jolt or vibration through the steering wheel. These symptoms began within the first few months of ownership during normal driving. On October 11, 2026, at approximately 5,997 miles, the vehicle was towed to an authorized Kia dealership because we did not feel safe driving it. The dealership has documented the concerns. Braking and transmission diagnosis were authorized; the steering concern was reported but diagnosis was deferred. As of this report, no confirmed cause or repair findings have been communicated. Kia America has also been notified. The vehicle remains at the dealership for inspection. I am concerned these conditions may affect braking, vehicle control, and acceleration and increase the risk of a collision.

NHTSA ID
11771432
Incident
Sep 14, 2026
Filed Oct 14, 2026

While driving on the highway with no cars around me my sunroof exploded while closed.

NHTSA ID
11771037
Incident
Oct 13, 2026
Filed Oct 9, 2026

While driving to work, stoped at a red light, a loud noise occurred, such a heavy object hitting glass, but sounded like an explosion. The rear glass looked strange. I got out of my vehicle to look and the entire back glass was shattered. There was no object or anything that could have caused it. Upon the non-emergent police officer arriving and examining the vehicle, they stated it appears that the glass “exploded” or shattered from the inside. I have owned the vehicle since the end of May 2026 and it was brand new.

NHTSA ID
11770206
Incident
Oct 9, 2026
Visibility
Filed Oct 7, 2026

I just returned from a trip and I have 3 window chips from rocks on my windshield. I have been driving for over 40 years and only have had 2 chips on my previous vehicles. I'm concerned that if the factory windshield is not strong enough to withstand a rock (one which sounded like a bug) what happens in an accident? I am getting the windshield replaced with a Kia OEM windshield, so we will see if rocks continue to crack the windshield.

NHTSA ID
11769524
Incident
Oct 3, 2026
Body & structure
Filed Oct 6, 2026
Crash reported

While carrying bikes with a bike rack the factory installed trailer hitch failed while we were driving on the highway. The weight being carried was well under the tang weight rating of the hitch. The construction of the hitch appears substantially inferior to comparable factory hitches. The failure of our hitch presented, and the potential failure of others installed on similar Kia vehicles presents, a substantial safety risk to passengers and surrounding individuals and property. If failure occurs while towing heavier items, such as a boat, it could be catastrophic. A VA state trooper did inspect the hitch and filed an incident report at the time of the accident. The vehicle is scheduled to be inspected by a KIA dealership 10/20/26. I have pictures and vehicle is available for inspection. No warning lamps or messages appeared prior to failure.

NHTSA ID
11769270
Incident
Aug 19, 2026
Visibility
Filed Sep 28, 2026

This side mirror folding bring to comfort to driver. but after parked vehicle and fold side mirror. after few times with fold and unfold sidemirror. afterthought, mirror keep moved downward. I've been changed sidemirror motor one time already and waiting for 2nd part to arrive at dealership now. this keep happening bring me stressful to few times reset mirror setting.

NHTSA ID
11767480
Incident
Sep 26, 2026

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

OTA_SA652_653_658_NOTES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SERVICE ACTION SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR RCM, UWB AND SBCM (SA652/SA653/SA658) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update the Roof Control Module (RCM), Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Side Body Control Module (SBCM) logic of certain 2027 Telluride vehicles. This update is designed to improve the controller type determination logic to remedy the sunroof operation anomaly, the connection and controller logic between Digital Key and Ultra-Wideband-supported smartphone devices has been improved to reduce 12V battery consumption and the Side Body Control Module (SBCM) to reduce noise that may occur during the folding and unfolding of the outside mirrors.

TSB_ELE434

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: SBCM SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA658) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Side Body Zone Control Module - Driver ‘SBCM_DRV’ and Side Body Zone Control Module - Assist ‘SBCM_AST’ systems software on certain 2027MY Telluride (LQ2a) and 2027MY Telluride Hybrid (LQ2a HEV) vehicles produced from March 13, 2025 through August 27, 2025. Some of the affected vehicles may exhibit a popping noise from one or both outside sideview mirror(s) after the auto fold/unfold function is enabled and the vehicle is locked. This condition is caused by the SBCM sending an additional fold command after the mirrors have already completed the folding operation. This condition does not affect the ability of the mirror to fold or unfold.

TSB_ELE431

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ULTRA-WIDE BAND SENSOR SOFTWARE UPDATE (SA652) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Ultra-Wideband Bluetooth Low Energy Master (“UWB_BLE_M”) system software on certain Digital Key 2-equipped 2027MY Telluride (LQ2a) vehicles produced from December 03, 2025, through June 04, 2026, and certain 2027MY Telluride Hybrid (LQ2a HEV) vehicles produced from December 04, 2025, through June 04, 2026. The improved software reduces power consumption from the vehicle’s auxiliary battery and enhances its performance by preventing the vehicle's auto-flush door handles from remaining extended for prolonged periods when a smartphone with Digital Key 2 remains nearby the parked vehicle. To extend the auto-flush door handles in this circumstance, the driver should press the lock/unlock indentation on either front door handle.

TSB_ELE432

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUNROOF LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA653) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Roof Control Module ‘RCM’ system software on certain 2027MY Telluride (LQ2a) vehicles produced from December 04, 2025 through May 28, 2026, and 2027MY Telluride Hybrid (LQ2a HEV) vehicles produced from December 05, 2025 through May 28, 2026. The affected vehicles may exhibit an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp ‘MIL’ accompanied by DTC U17000 which can cause the sunroof assembly to become inoperative.

TSB_ELE267

ENGINE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CRANKCASE EJECTOR INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (SA650) - This bulletin provides instructions to inspect and, if necessary, replace the PCV ejector on certain 2027MY Telluride Hybrid (LQ2AH) vehicles produced from December 4, 2025, through March 20, 2026. Affected vehicles may display an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P04DB00 due to damage to the ejector assembly. No drivability issues are associated with this condition.

TSB_TRA116_R1

POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (SA648) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to replace the transaxle assembly on certain 2027MY Telluride Hybrid (LQ2 HEV) vehicles produced from February 02, 2026, through March 20, 2026. The affected vehicles may exhibit a rough 3rd → 4th gear upshift and/or 5th → 4th gear downshift accompanied by an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp with DTC P073500 stored.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.