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NHTSARecalled Jun 2, 2026 · #26V356000

Driver Seat Belt Strap May Not Extend/FMVSS 209

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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." A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
  • Driver Seat Belt Strap May Not Extend/FMVSS 209
  • 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice