2027 Kia Telluride
Hybrid Gas Midsize / large SUV
The 2027 Kia Telluride is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize or large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Telluride FE Hybrid, is EPA-rated at 35 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 27 complaints, most often about seat belts. Manufacturer pricing runs from $39,190 to $56,790 across 12 trims.
Trims & pricing (manufacturer press kit)
| Trim | Drive | HP | Torque | MPG comb | Seats | Cargo (2nd row) | Wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Gas | FWD | 274 hp | 311 lb-ft | 22 mpg | 8 | 48.7 cu-ft | 18 in |
| S Gas | FWD | 274 hp | 311 lb-ft | 22 mpg | 7 | 48.7 cu-ft | 20 in |
| EX Gas | FWD | 274 hp | 311 lb-ft | 22 mpg | 8 | 48.7 cu-ft | 20 in |
| S Gas | AWD | 274 hp | 311 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 7 | 48.7 cu-ft | 20 in |
| EX Gas | AWD | 274 hp | 311 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 8 | 48.7 cu-ft | 20 in |
| X-Line EX Gas | AWD | 274 hp | 311 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 7 | 48.7 cu-ft | 21 in |
| SX Gas | FWD | 274 hp | 311 lb-ft | 22 mpg | 7 | 48.7 cu-ft | 20 in |
| X-Line SX Gas | AWD | 274 hp | 311 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 7 | 48.7 cu-ft | 21 in |
| X-Pro SX Gas | AWD | 274 hp | 311 lb-ft | 19 mpg | 7 | 48.7 cu-ft | 18 in |
| SX Prestige Gas | AWD | 274 hp | 311 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 7 | 48.7 cu-ft | 20 in |
| X-Line SX Prestige Gas | AWD | 274 hp | 311 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 7 | 48.7 cu-ft | 21 in |
| X-Pro SX Prestige Gas | AWD | 274 hp | 311 lb-ft | 19 mpg | 7 | 48.7 cu-ft | 18 in |
Warranty: basic 5 yr / 60,000 mi · powertrain 10 yr / 100,000 mi · roadside 5 yr. Source: manufacturer.
MSRP excludes destination. Click a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride FE Hybrid | Hybrid | FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 34 | 36 | 35 | $1,800 |
| Telluride Hybrid FWD | Hybrid | FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 32 | 34 | 33 | $1,900 |
| Telluride Hybrid AWD | Hybrid | AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 30 | 32 | 31 | $2,000 |
| Telluride FWD | Gas | FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,850 |
| Telluride AWD | Gas | AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,100 |
| Telluride X-Pro | Gas | AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,300 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (3)
Seat Belts
highProblem: 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."
Risk: A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Seats
moderateProblem: 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.
Risk: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 re
Seat Belts
highProblem: 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.
Risk: A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 20, 2026.
Owner complaints
27 complaints filed
1 involved a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2026: 27
Most-cited components
- Seat Belts — 7
- Electrical System — 6
- Seats — 5
- Power Train — 4
- Unknown Or Other — 4
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Other Telluride model years
2025 Telluride
3 recalls · 106 complaints
F2024 Telluride
5 recalls · 215 complaints
F2023 Telluride
6 recalls · 206 complaints
F2022 Telluride
7 recalls · 320 complaints
F2021 Telluride
5 recalls · 357 complaints
F2020 Telluride
7 recalls · 750 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 50423, 50422, 50437, 50421, 50436, 50586). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.