Driver Seat Belt Strap May Not Extend/FMVSS 209
Kia America, Inc.
Which vehicles may be affected?
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."
Potentially affected: 6,264
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What NHTSA says
Component
SEAT BELTS
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.
Is a fix available?
Call your dealership to schedule the repair. They can confirm whether the parts are in and order them if not.
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Source
NHTSA campaign number: 26V356000
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V356000
Report date: June 2, 2026
Last updated: November 2, 2026
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