Kia America, Inc.: Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Anchorage (2026 KIA K4, 2027 KIA TELLURIDE)
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The text below is copied from the official NHTSA record. If anything differs, the official notice is correct.
- Company / brand
- Kia America, Inc.
- Product
- 2026 KIA K4; 2027 KIA TELLURIDE
- Reason / hazard
- A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- What to do (remedy)
- 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.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially affected: 14870
- Defect
- 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.
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
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