Kia: Driver Seat Belt Strap May Not Extend (seat Belts)

Recall Summary Kia is recalling certain 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles because the driver seat belt may lock and fail to extend properly. A seat belt that doesn't extend cannot restrain a passenger in a crash, increasing injury risk. Kia dealers will replace the affected seat belt assembly at no cost.

Recalling firm

Kia America, Inc.

Product

Component: SEAT BELTS. 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."

Reason

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.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall date

2026-06-02

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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