2027 Kia Telluride Front Seat Belt Recall (26V356)
Kia America, Inc. · 6,264 vehicles · Reported June 2, 2026
Kia America, Inc. is recalling 6,264 2027 Kia Telluride; 2027 Kia 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." A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V356 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V356000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SC372 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 2, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2027 Kia Telluride; 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid |
| Units affected | 6,264 |
| Build dates | March 24, 2026 to May 12, 2026 |
| Component | Seat Belts > Front |
| Safety risk | A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2027 Kia Telluride in recall 26V356?
The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock, causing the seat belt strap not to extend.
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."
Is it safe to drive a 2027 Telluride with recall 26V356?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Telluride shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the front, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V356?
Recall 26V356 covers 6,264 vehicles: 2027 Kia Telluride; 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid.
NHTSA lists 6,264 vehicles in this campaign, built March 24, 2026 to May 12, 2026. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Kia | Telluride |
| 2027 | Kia | Telluride Hybrid |
What is the fix for the Telluride front seat belt recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the seat belt assembly, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 26V356 announced?
Kia America, Inc. reported recall 26V356 to NHTSA on June 2, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 31, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2026 | First affected vehicle built (per Kia America, Inc.'s filing). |
| May 12, 2026 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| June 2, 2026 | Kia America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V356000. |
| July 31, 2026 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 4 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 49 days. If your Telluride was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Telluride is part of recall 26V356?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V356 is open on your Telluride, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V356000 is open on your Telluride, it will be listed there, along with Kia recall number SC372. You can also ask any Kia dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Telluride owners do about recall 26V356?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V356000 applies to your Telluride.
- Call a Kia dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any front symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Telluride owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 8 of them about the seat belts.
Since recall 26V356 was reported on June 2, 2026, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the seat belts on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the seat belts and were received on or after June 2, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related seat belts issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 35 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 8 of them involve the seat belts. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2027 Kia Telluride: 24 complaints in total, 7 about the seat belts
- 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid: 11 complaints in total, 1 about the seat belts
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
An incorrect vehicle sensor installed in the driver seat assembly can cause locking and sensor miscommunications, triggering false alarms or failure-to-retract warnings.
2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11756813, filed August 13, 2026
The third row seatbelt is folding which causes it to jam and be unusable. It has happened twice in 3 months without a solution from Kia.
2027 Kia Telluride owner, ID, NHTSA complaint 11740837, filed May 29, 2026
This vehicle was sold to me on 4-6-2026 and the recall was never disclosed to me. The recall was not mentioned to me at all. I found out through another dealership in early June that the vehicle had a recall.
2027 Kia Telluride owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11746328, filed June 24, 2026
Can recall 26V356 make my Telluride a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 26V356000 does not automatically make your Telluride a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Seat belt defects are safety defects. If the belt, buckle or pretensioner still does not work right after the recall repair, the repeat visit belongs in your records.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V356
Did the recall 26V356 fix work?
Since recall 26V356 was reported on June 2, 2026, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the seat belts on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed July 31, 2026.
Is the 26V356000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Telluride is part of recall 26V356000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V356000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Kia. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.