NHTSASEAT BELTS
Kia America, Inc. - Driver Seat Belt Strap May Not Extend/FMVSS 209
Published: June 2, 2026Recall ID: 26V356000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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 Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Affected Products
Driver Seat Belt Strap May Not Extend/FMVSS 209
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Driver Seat Belt Strap May Not Extend/FMVSS 209 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V356000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V356000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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 Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." |
| Corrective action | 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 16, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC372 |
| Potentially affected | 6264 |
| Report received date | 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |