Model year
2027 Kia Telluride
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 27 complaints for the 2027 Kia Telluride (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 16 complaints under TELLURIDE HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are SEAT BELTS (8), POWER TRAIN (6), SEATS (6). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–35 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,900–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2020 776 complaints
- 2021 373 complaints
- 2022 327 complaints
- 2023 209 complaints
- 2024 223 complaints
- 2025 122 complaints
- 2027 27 complaints
Recalls
26V356000 · Jun 2, 2026
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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…
26V135000 · Mar 6, 2026
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
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.
Complaints
27 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| TELLURIDE HYBRID | 2 | 16 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV ICE AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV ICE FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Telluride Hybrid FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 32 | 34 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Telluride FE Hybrid · 2.5L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 34 | 36 | 35 | — | — | $1,900 |
| Telluride AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Telluride Hybrid AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AM-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 30 | 32 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Telluride X-Pro · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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