Seat belts: frontRecall 26V-356 · Kia vehicles
Kia America, Inc. recall 26V-356 covers 6,264 Kia vehicles for a seat belts: front problem, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 47% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V356000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 24, 2026 to May 12, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.