NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026 KIA K4 and 1 more recall: Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch
- Recall number
- 26V135000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Seat Belts
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 14870
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Seat Belts
Affected vehicles
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
SC364
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V135000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.