2027 Kia Telluride

There is no way I can connect my childs forward facing car seat through the manufacturers required lap belt without the seat belt bunching up. The buckle does not go up enough. Other complaints online have not found a car seat that does not bunch up. It is starting to wear the seat belt after only a week, and my wife and I are worried for the safety of my daughter. I am afraid the seat belt will be comprised and not work to its full capacity in the event of an accident.

NHTSA ID

11776366

Incident

Nov 1, 2026

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

Some film on the windshield, tried removing it with car soap, degreaser, and even a clay bar, some film is remaining and could be chemical related from factory

NHTSA ID

11772566

Incident

Aug 10, 2026

The passenger side second row seat belt has been malfunctioning since I purchased the vehicle new. It doesn’t retract properly. I told this to my dealership at my first oil change but they said there was no recall. It had not been much of an issue with the seat only being used by my son who is of small frame and doesn’t need a lot of slack extended. However, a larger adult recently used it and got out of the car at night in the dark. Due to the defect, the seatbelt did not retract and the vehicle door was closed with most of the belt and buckle outside the vehicle. Upon driving, it became lodged in the wheel well resulting in rips in the belt, grinding of the buckle and forcefully extending the entire seatbelt.

NHTSA ID

11772263

Incident

Oct 17, 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

Power seats malfunction

NHTSA ID

11769245

Incident

Oct 5, 2026

Upon Acceleration there was a screeching noise every time. Yesterday the car would not speed up and Rpms were so high. Engine began over heating and got a message to park car and leave running, car started smoking and almost got hit trying to pull out because the car wouldn't speed up with the pedal to the floor. Also Brakes grind hard stopping and make a cracking noise. Barely could make it to the dealership. They told me there was 27 new kia's in for the same problem yet no one recalled cars or warned people.

NHTSA ID

11766281

Incident

Sep 22, 2026

I noticed while driving my gas model that when I pulled off from a complete stop it takes time to accelerate although the RPMS are raising. It feels like its struggling to accelerate. It is intermittent but its very noticeable. I have to press the gas pedal very slowly for it to eventually pick up. This is a little concerning regarding safety. I really would like the transmission checked as well as any turbocharged/throttle/sensors to ensure no limp mode issues

NHTSA ID

11766191

Incident

Sep 6, 2026

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.

RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR ROOF CONTROL MODULE (RCM), ULTRA-WIDEBAND (UWB) and SIDE BODY CONTROL MODULE (SBCM) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to 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 following: - Improves 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. - Improves the Side Body Control Module (SBCM) to reduce noise that may occur during the folding and unfolding of the outside mirrors.

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ELECTRIC OIL PUMP REPLACEMENT (CA2604) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Electric Oil Pump (EOP) on certain 2027MY Telluride (LQ2a) vehicles produced from December 05, 2025 through March 25, 2026, which, due to insufficient hydraulic oil pressure in the automatic transaxle, may enter into a reduced power mode with the transaxle in 5th gear.

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.

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC377) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2027 MY Telluride vehicles to adjust the brake booster pushrod.

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.