repaired · 2026 Q3
Seat belts: front
NewRisk. A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2027 Kia Telluride HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Power train1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
2Engine
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Visibility/wiper
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels
1Engine and engine cooling
1Forward collision avoidance
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Mid/rear assembly: power adjust
NewRisk. A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2027 vs. every other Telluride Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Telluride Hybrid median. How we score
'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid safety ratings
2027 KIA TELLURIDE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Telluride Hybrid owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid X-Line SX, built September 2026, purchased new in October 2026. On two occasions the vehicle did not respond when I pressed the accelerator pedal in Drive and would not accelerate. The transmission seemed to shift from Drive to Neutral while moving at low speed, with no…
The contact owns a 2027 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that upon coming to a stop or while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle shifted into neutral(N) and required to manually shift to drive(D). On another occasion, after entering a parking spot the transmission unintendedly shifted to…
I am reporting recurring braking, transmission/powertrain, and steering concerns with a new 2027 Kia Telluride purchased in July 2026. BRAKES: When traveling over bumps, especially at higher speeds, braking intermittently flutters, pulses, or feels as if it skips. Braking also feels inconsistent at…
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