SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Published March 20, 2026 · Recall initiated: March 20, 2026
What's the hazard
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige vehicles equipped with the Executive Package. The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.
What to do
Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second-row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised to not be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The power second-row seat control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC366. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 25, 2026.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- TELLURIDE HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2027 KIA TELLURIDE HYBRID
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US