NHTSA recall 26V173000
Seats · Kia America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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…
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All model years NHTSA lists
2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V173000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.