Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 26V173000 |
| Report Received Date | 3/20/2026 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Vehicles Affected | 568 |
| Completion Rate | 0% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | Yes |
Description
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.
Issue
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Consequence Summary
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
