2027 KIA Telluride Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Telluride years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2027 KIA Telluride. That ranks 7th out of 7 Telluride model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 27%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 26owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2027 KIA Telluride 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 3,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2027 KIA Telluride 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.
Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage
Problem: Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia K4 vehicles. The rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2026 K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2027 Telluride may not latch properly.
Risk: A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC364. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 20, 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.
I am reporting recurring braking, transmission/powertrain, and steering concerns with a new 2027 Kia Telluride purchased in July 2026. BRAKES: When traveling over bumps, especially at higher speeds, braking intermittently flutters, pulses, or feels as if it skips. Braking also feels inconsistent at…
Power seats malfunction
Upon Acceleration there was a screeching noise every time. Yesterday the car would not speed up and Rpms were so high. Engine began over heating and got a message to park car and leave running, car started smoking and almost got hit trying to pull out because the car wouldn't speed up with the…
I noticed while driving my gas model that when I pulled off from a complete stop it takes time to accelerate although the RPMS are raising. It feels like its struggling to accelerate. It is intermittent but its very noticeable. I have to press the gas pedal very slowly for it to eventually pick up…
The radiator of our 2027 Kia Telluride was punctured by some unidentified road debris. The service rep at the Kia dealership where the vehicle was towed noted that this debris barely missed a $3000+ sensor device. While investigating the likelihood of this incident occurring on such a new vehicle…
Other KIA Telluride years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 26 | 2 |
| 2025 Telluride | 120 | 3 |
| 2024 Telluride | 221 | 5 |
| 2023 Telluride | 207 | 6 |
| 2022 Telluride | 327 | 7 |
| 2021 Telluride | 370 | 5 |
| 2020 Telluride | 773 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2027 KIA Telluride?
Owners most often report power train, seat belts, seats problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2027 KIA Telluride?
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 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Telluride model years, the 2027 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.