Kia America, Inc is recalling certain 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia K4 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #26V135000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 14,870 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
26V135000
| Manufacturer: | Kia America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 06, 2026 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 26V135000 |
| Units affected: | 14,870 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.