2027 KIA Telluride Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Telluride Hybrid years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2027 KIA Telluride Hybrid. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 20%). Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2027 KIA Telluride Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 200 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2027 KIA Telluride Hybrid recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front
Problem: 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."
Risk: A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving on the highway with no cars around me my sunroof exploded while closed.
While driving to work, stoped at a red light, a loud noise occurred, such a heavy object hitting glass, but sounded like an explosion. The rear glass looked strange. I got out of my vehicle to look and the entire back glass was shattered. There was no object or anything that could have caused it…
I just returned from a trip and I have 3 window chips from rocks on my windshield. I have been driving for over 40 years and only have had 2 chips on my previous vehicles. I'm concerned that if the factory windshield is not strong enough to withstand a rock (one which sounded like a bug) what…
While carrying bikes with a bike rack the factory installed trailer hitch failed while we were driving on the highway. The weight being carried was well under the tang weight rating of the hitch. The construction of the hitch appears substantially inferior to comparable factory hitches. The failure…
when wear sunglasses during driving. it kept alert me to focus to face forward on road.
Other KIA Telluride Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 15 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2027 KIA Telluride Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2027 KIA Telluride Hybrid?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2027 KIA Telluride Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Telluride Hybrid model years, the 2027 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.