KIA K4 — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-03-06

Kia K4: Rear center seat belt buckle improperly manufactured, may not latch securely

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-06
Manufacturer	KIA
Models affected	K4
Model year	2026
Units affected	307
Defect	On certain vehicles, the rear center seat belt buckle may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seat belt may not latch securely._x000D_ Note: This recall only affects certain K4 hatchback models._x000D_ A seat belt that doesn't latch properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Component	Seats And Restraints
Remedy	To reduce the safety risk, Kia advises that you shouldn't transport a passenger in the rear center seat until the recall repairs are completed. Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear center seat belt buckle.
Recall number	2026-106
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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