Recall 26V356 affects 6,264 2027 Kia Telluride and Telluride Hybrid SUVs for stuck seat belts. Repair will be free at franchised Kia dealers once available.
Kia is recalling 6,264 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles because the driver seat belt emergency locking retractor can lock and stop the belt strap from extending. If the strap does not extend, it can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing injury risk; the Kia dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The driver seat belt assembly in the 2027 Kia Telluride and Telluride Hybrid includes an emergency locking retractor. In normal use, that retractor lets the belt pull out so the driver can buckle it, then keeps the belt snug while allowing normal body movement. During a hard stop or crash, it locks the belt so the driver stays restrained.
On affected vehicles, the emergency locking retractor can lock when the driver tries to pull out the belt. When that happens, the seat belt strap does not extend far enough to buckle and fit across the driver. Kia's recall says this condition means the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209 for seat belt assemblies.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up when the driver pulls on the belt and the strap stays stuck instead of feeding out.
Who's affected?
Covers two Telluride variants, with the same front seat belt component listed for each.
| 2027 Kia Telluride | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid | seat belt |
| Units affected | 6,264 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a seat belt strap will not extend, it can fail to restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing injury risk. Check that each belt pulls out and retracts before carrying passengers, and schedule service if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Kia dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2027 Kia Telluride or Telluride Hybrid is included in this recall.
- Watch for Kia's owner letter expected July 31, 2026 before scheduling the dealer repair.
- Contact a franchised Kia dealer once the repair opens to schedule the free seat belt assembly replacement that fixes the driver seat belt retractor lockup.
- Reference recall number 26V356 or Kia recall SC372 when you call the dealer.
- Call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions about timing or next steps.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kia technician will replace the driver seat belt assembly covered by this recall. The issue is in the emergency locking retractor, which can lock and keep the belt strap from extending. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Owner letters are expected to be mailed July 31, 2026, using Kia recall number SC372.
Timeline
| June 2, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V356?
Recall 26V356 covers 6,264 2027 Kia Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles with a driver seat belt emergency locking retractor that can lock and keep the belt strap from extending. Kia dealers will replace the seat belt assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2027 Kia Telluride or Telluride Hybrid is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V356. If it is, contact a franchised Kia dealer to schedule the seat belt assembly replacement once appointments are available. Reference recall number 26V356 and Kia recall SC372 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Kia dealers will replace the seat belt assembly free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised Kia dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that a locked front seat belt retractor can keep the belt strap from extending. If the belt cannot be worn correctly, it can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing injury risk. The repair path is a free seat belt assembly replacement at a Kia dealer.
When will Kia notify owners about recall 26V356?
Kia expects to mail owner notification letters on July 31, 2026. VINs for this recall become searchable on June 16, 2026. You do not need to wait for a letter to Check your VIN and prepare to contact a Kia dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V356000 |
|---|---|
| Kia customer service | 1-800-333-4542 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V356 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V356000 |
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 9, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →