41 of the 1,945 complaints about the Kia Telluride (2.1%) concern Airbags & seat belts, making it the model's #10 problem area. That share is 0.6× the Airbags & seat belts share across all tracked vehicles.
41Complaints · Airbags & seat belts
2.1%Share of complaints
0.55×vs. all vehicles
14Last 12 months
26.8%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Airbags & seat belts complaints peak with the 2022 model (10, 3% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (3). 14 Airbags & seat belts complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 8 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “seatbelt”, “buckle”, “passenger”, “seat belt” and “side”. 11 of these reports (26.8%) describe a crash or fire, with 10 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 23V035000 (2023-01-29, model years 2023).
My stepson became entangled in the left/driver-side third-row seat belt of my 2025 Kia Telluride. The seat belt webbing became wrapped/tangled around him and the seat belt retractor entered a locked condition.
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759623
On Sunday January 18th 2026, my daughter and I were involved in a multi-car accident in St Paul, MN on WB I-94. The weather was very cold and windy and it was snowing lightly.
My right headlight stopped working, even after replacing bulb several times. The exterior paint is chipping from different areas. The middle seat seatbelts middle and behind driver keep getting stuck, they will not retract.
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-07-03 · ODI 11748092
My vehicle has an active Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag dashboard warning light. A professional diagnostic scan has confirmed the active fault code: B143100 - "SIDE AIRBAG REAR DRIVER RESISTANCE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND This exact physical failure…
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-07-01 · ODI 11747805
I have a 2023 Telluride awd. I only have 25000 miles on the vehicle since i dont drive much. I went on a trip with family and the first time a person sat in my drivers side, 2nd row seating, the seat belt wont retract.
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-05-04 · ODI 11735492
I am reporting a safety concern with the seatbelt system in my 2023 Kia Telluride related to fit and adjustability, not a mechanical failure. The vehicle is available for inspection.
Airbags & seat belts · 2026-02-28 · ODI 11721180
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Campaign 23V035000 · 2023-01-29 · Model years: 2023
Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the air bag wire harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC262.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE Campaign 21V164000 · 2021-03-11 · Model years: 2021
Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Campaign 19V594000 · 2019-08-13 · Model years: 2020
Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect seat belt assemblies. The repair will also include replacing the driver's seat belt which has a non-U.S. specified label, with a U.S. specification seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC181.
How common are Airbags & seat belts problems on the Kia Telluride?
41 of the 1,945 complaints about the Kia Telluride (2.1%) concern Airbags & seat belts, making it the model's #10 problem area. That share is 0.6× the Airbags & seat belts share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Kia Telluride model years have the most Airbags & seat belts complaints?
By model year, Airbags & seat belts complaints peak with the 2022 model (10, 3% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (3).
Is there a recall for Kia Telluride Airbags & seat belts problems?
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 23V035000 (2023-01-29, model years 2023).