Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige
— Recall Campaign #26V173000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 568 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
26V173000
| Manufacturer: | Kia America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 20, 2026 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 26V173000 |
| Units affected: | 568 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.