2027 Kia Telluride
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2027
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2027: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 774 |
| 2021 | 374 |
| 2022 | 327 |
| 2023 | 211 |
| 2024 | 223 |
| 2025 | 122 |
| 2027 | 28 |
Known problem areas
Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
8 of 28 total reports mention: seat belts.
Power train
7 of 28 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
vehicles transmission gets stuck in 5th gear. when it happens the problem is fixed after restarting the vehicle. no warning that its stuck in 5th gear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-24
Apparently, they don't have a mesh screen protecting the radiator. They said a rock hit it but while driving I did not hear a rock hit it. They said the rock punctured the radiator causing it to leak radiator fluid and making vehicle undrivable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20
Also filed under Engine
Seats
6 of 28 total reports mention: seats.
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I am reporting a life-safety defect incident and an illegal vehicle delivery. I purchased a 2027 Kia Telluride HEV subject to Recall SC366 (NHTSA Campaign 26V173000).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-24
Service brakes
4 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes.
Electrical system
4 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2026-05-05Seat belts26V135000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC364.
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Date not on fileSeat belts26V356000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC372.
Buy-smart checklist
2027 Kia Telluride — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V356000 · Seat belts
- Recall 26V135000 · Seat belts
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2027 Kia Telluride reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2027 Kia Telluride?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2027 Kia Telluride have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.