2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid Recalled for Power Rear Seat Entrapment Risk

Agency Publication Date: March 20, 2026

Summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling 568 of its 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige vehicles equipped with the Executive Package. The second-row power seats in these vehicles may fail to detect a person or object in their path, causing the seat to continue moving during powered functions like one-touch tilting or automatic folding. Owners can receive a free software update for the seat control unit through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by visiting a Kia dealer.

Risk

A person, especially a child, may become trapped by the moving rear seat if the sensor fails to stop the motor, significantly increasing the risk of crushing injuries.

What You Should Do

Check your vehicle's features to see if it is a 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige or X-Line SX Prestige with the Executive Package.
Exercise extreme caution when operating the second-row power seat functions until the recall repair is completed.
Ensure children are not in the rear seats or near the rear seating area whenever the power-folding operation is being used.
Visit NHTSA.gov on or after March 25, 2026, to search for your specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to confirm if your vehicle is included in this recall.
Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to arrange for a free software update at a dealership, or check your vehicle's infotainment system for a notification regarding an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Mention Kia recall number SC366.
Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Software update via over-the-air (OTA) or dealer visit.

How to: The power second-row seat control unit software will be updated free of charge.

Option 2: Other Action

Precautionary safety measure

How to: Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating seats and keep children away from the area during power-folding.

Affected Products

Product: 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige

Variants: Executive Package

Part / Model:

Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige

Equipped with Executive Package

Product: 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige

Variants: Executive Package

Part / Model:

Telluride Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige

Equipped with Executive Package

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 26V173000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Sold By: Kia dealers

Units Affected: 568 vehicles(100% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: April 20, 2026

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: SC366

Agency Last Updated: April 30, 2026

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your vehicle's features to see if it is a 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige or X-Line SX Prestige with the Executive Package.

Exercise extreme caution when operating the second-row power seat functions until the recall repair is completed.

Ensure children are not in the rear seats or near the rear seating area whenever the power-folding operation is being used.

Visit NHTSA.gov on or after March 25, 2026, to search for your specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to confirm if your vehicle is included in this recall.

Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to arrange for a free software update at a dealership, or check your vehicle's infotainment system for a notification regarding an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Mention Kia recall number SC366.

Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Software update via over-the-air (OTA) or dealer visit.

How to: The power second-row seat control unit software will be updated free of charge.

Option 2: Other Action

Precautionary safety measure

How to: Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating seats and keep children away from the area during power-folding.

Affected Products

Product: 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige

Variants: Executive Package

Part / Model:

Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige

Equipped with Executive Package

Product: 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige

Variants: Executive Package

Part / Model:

Telluride Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige

Equipped with Executive Package

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 26V173000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Sold By: Kia dealers

Units Affected: 568 vehicles(100% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: April 20, 2026

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: SC366

Agency Last Updated: April 30, 2026