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 TellurideProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2027 Kia Telluride, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: BuickRiviera99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2027 Kia Telluride has problems
28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Seat belts
7Seats1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
4Electrical system
3Service brakes
2Back over prevention
2Engine
1Structure
1Forward collision avoidance
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 9 | 0 |
| Seats | 7 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2027 Kia Telluride 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
Rear/other: anchorage
NewRisk. A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, 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 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2027 Kia Telluride safety ratings
2027 KIA TELLURIDE SUV ICE 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 owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
There is no way I can connect my childs forward facing car seat through the manufacturers required lap belt without the seat belt bunching up. The buckle does not go up enough. Other complaints online have not found a car seat that does not bunch up. It is starting to wear the seat belt after only…
The passenger side second row seat belt has been malfunctioning since I purchased the vehicle new. It doesn’t retract properly. I told this to my dealership at my first oil change but they said there was no recall. It had not been much of an issue with the seat only being used by my son who is of…
When all occupants in the vehicle have their safety belts on the safety belt warning alarm still sounds. I noticed it in August 2026 that it still ring. It had not been reported until today. It happens often.
Own a 2027 Telluride?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.