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2027 Kia TellurideProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 39 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
39
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
17
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 39 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 15.6x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seat BeltsHIGH

8 owners reported seat belts issues — failures commonly reported around 4K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
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: Seat Belts (8 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

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Seat Belts8 (21%)
Drivetrain6 (15%)
Seats6 (15%)
Electrical4 (10%)
Other4 (10%)
Brakes3 (8%)
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking2 (5%)
Engine2 (5%)

2027 Kia Telluride: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2027 Kia Telluride, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 3,600 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 4K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2027 Kia Telluride, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2027 Kia Telluride, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2027 Kia Telluride, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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)

26V135000May 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.

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 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.

The worst model year for the Kia Telluride is the 2020 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is lights.

2027 Kia Telluride vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

39

Class avg

3

15.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 39 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.

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2027 Kia Telluride: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2027 Kia Telluride?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2027 Kia Telluride is related to the seat belts, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2027 Kia Telluride reliable?
The 2027 Kia Telluride has 39 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 15.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2027 Kia Telluride 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 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2027 Kia Telluride 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 problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 3,600 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 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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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