Kia America, Inc.: Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person (26V173000)
Kia America, Inc.: Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person (26V173000). Its units affected of 568 is above the median of 533 (51st percentile). Dated 229 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 20/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 568 · 51th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 1.1x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Subject | Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person |
| NHTSA ID | 26V173000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | SC366 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 568 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | 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 power second-row seat control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 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. |
| units affected percentile | 51th of 871 (median 533, 1.1x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-03-20
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Kia America, Inc. and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Kia America, Inc.'s units affected: 51st percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
20 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 568 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Kia America, Inc.?
Kia America, Inc. recall 26V173000: Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person, 568 units.
How does Kia America, Inc. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 568 sits in the upper half (51th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 229 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 20/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
Kia America, Inc. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia America, Inc. | Vehicle | 568 | 51st | 2026-03-20 |
| PACCAR Incorporated | Vehicle | 811 | 54th | 2026-08-21 |
| General Motors, LLC | Vehicle | 4 | 4th | 2026-10-21 |
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 2,276 | 62nd | 2026-10-06 |
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