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2027 Kia Telluride problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 12 complaints on file for the 2027 Kia Telluride — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

12

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2027 compare to other Telluride years?

Telluride NHTSA complaints by model year, 2027 highlighted906 complaints2020: 906 complaints2021: 421 complaints2022: 403 complaints2023: 289 complaints2024: 299 complaints2025: 117 complaints2027: 12 complaints
Telluride NHTSA complaints by model year, 2027 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2027 Kia Telluride problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance325%
Other325%
Seat Belts325%
Brakes18%
Seats18%
Transmission18%

Does the 2027 Kia Telluride have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V356000Seat BeltsJune 2, 2026 · 6,264 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

26V135000Seat BeltsMarch 6, 2026 · 14,870 units

Defect

Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia K4 vehicles. The rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2026 K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2027 Telluride may not latch properly.

Consequence

A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC364. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 20, 2026.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The latency of the parking sensors is so long that it is not safe. Even at the slowest crawl you hit something before the warning turns red/beep becomes constant. Even when you inch forward and stop you need to wait 1 second for the parking sensors to update. This is for front rear and side. The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · April 29, 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. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · May 21, 2026

“I have hit right below my right knee on several occasions while getting in the driver's seat to drive the vehicle. The seat is all the way back. I now have 2 knots below my knee with pain. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 1, 2026

“I am reporting a life-safety defect incident and an illegal vehicle delivery. I purchased a 2027 Kia Telluride HEV subject to Recall SC366 (NHTSA Campaign 26V173000). The dealership delivered the vehicle on April 22, 2026, explicitly stating that the recall service was complete and the vehicle was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · April 24, 2026

“Vehicle shifts into drive and reverse, but will not move freely. Feels as though brakes are locked up, but emergency brake is not on. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 11, 2026

2027 Kia Telluride — common questions

Is the 2027 Kia Telluride reliable?

The record is thin — 12 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2027 Telluride problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (3 complaints), other (3 complaints), seat belts (3 complaints).

Does the 2027 Kia Telluride have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2027 Kia Telluride. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Kia Telluride years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Telluride years to avoid are 2020. The cleanest record among Telluride years belongs to 2027.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.