NHTSA Campaign 26V173000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Issued by Kia America, Inc. · Reported Mar 20, 2026 · 568 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIA | TELLURIDE HYBRID | 2027 | 568 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V173000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.