CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige vehicles with the Executive Package have second-row power seats that may fail to detect a person. During powered functions such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow, the seat may keep moving after contacting someone, so a person, especially a child, could become trapped and suffer injury.
Until the repair is made, use caution when operating the second-row power seat functions, and keep children out of the rear seats and away from the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The power second-row seat control unit software will be updated over the air or by a dealer, as needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (Kia recall number SC366), and check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Telluride Hybrid | 2027 |
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