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5XYPLES16VG018027
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
Telluride
Vehicle Trim
SXP, X-Line SXP, X-PRO SXP
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
5XYPLES1*VG
Manufacturer Name
KIA GEORGIA, INC
Model Year
2027
Plant City
WEST POINT
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State
GEORGIA
Series2
Wagon Body Style
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
5
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Number Of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
2500.0
Displacement (CI)
152.55936023683
Displacement (L)
2.5
Engine Model
T-GDI THETA-III
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Engine Brake (hp) From
274
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts in All Positions; Center Side Air Bag
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
Driver Seat Only
Side Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
VIN Breakdown
5XY
World Manufacturer Identifier
PLES1
Vehicle Descriptor Section
6
Check Digit
VG018027
Vehicle Identifier Section
Safety Recalls (1 Found)
Total Recalls
1
Vehicle
2027 KIA Telluride
Source
NHTSA Database
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.
Consequence:
A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by May 5, 2026. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542
Campaign: 26V135000
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