Seat Belt Snags: What the Latest Recalls Mean for Your Mercedes, Kia, and More

If you drive a 2027 Kia Telluride or Telluride Hybrid, here’s something to watch for: the driver’s seat belt might lock up when you try to pull it across you. Kia is recalling about 6,264 of these SUVs because a faulty sensor can cause the belt to jam, making it temporarily unusable.

The fix is straightforward—dealers will replace the seat belt assembly. Notices go out late next month. No injuries have been reported, but it’s worth checking if your vehicle is affected.

Mercedes-Benz has its own recall, this time involving 207 of the 2026 GLE and GLS models (including AMG versions). The rear seat belt bolts may not have been tightened properly at the factory. That means in a crash, the belt might not hold as securely. Mercedes dealers will inspect and tighten or replace any loose bolts.

Notifications are set for July 28.

While these recalls don’t directly involve the European and Japanese brands we specialize in—Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, VW, Volvo, Jaguar, Lexus, Toyota, and Honda—seat belt issues can happen on any vehicle. If you own one of these makes and have noticed a belt that sticks, feels loose, or doesn’t retract smoothly, bring it by Boca Auto Care.

We’ll check it out and let you know if any service is needed. Safety is simple: if your belt doesn’t work right, get it looked at.