United StatesCertain 2027 Kia Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles are included in this recall; affected vehicles are identified by model and year and VINs that will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 16, 2026. The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock and prevent the seat belt strap from extending, meaning the vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209 and could fail to restrain an occupant in a crash. Dealers will replace the seat belt assembly free of charge; owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 31, 2026, and owners may call Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V356000; Manufacturer campaign SC372
The hazard
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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