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2027 Kia Telluride HybridProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 23 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
23
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
12
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 23 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

4 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 0K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain4 (17%)
Electrical3 (13%)
Other3 (13%)
Engine3 (13%)
Structure:body2 (9%)
Visibility2 (9%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control1 (4%)
Seat Belts1 (4%)

2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 400 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

26V173000Apr 2026

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

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.

26V356000Jul 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 Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 23 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid is related to the drivetrain, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid reliable?
The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid has 23 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Kia Telluride Hybrid problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 400 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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