Official recall notice
Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person
- Recall date
- 2026-03-20
- Brand
- Kia America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 568
- Vehicle
- Kia America, Inc.
Why it was recalled
Hazard
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended action
What to do
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 remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 19, 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.
Product 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.