NHTSA Recall 26V173000: Power adjust (seats)
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 568 vehicles. It affects 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V173000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC366 |
| Component | SEATS › MID/REAR ASSEMBLY › POWER ADJUST |
| Report received | March 20, 2026 |
| Owner notification | April 20, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V173000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Telluride Hybrid | 2027 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.