KIA — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-03-06

Kia Telluride and K4 vehicles, rear center seat belt anchor buckle issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-06
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
Models affected	K4, TELLURIDE
Model year	2026, 2027
Units 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._x000D_ A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Component	SEAT BELTS
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.
Recall number	26V135000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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