# NHTSA recall 26V135000

> **Kia America, Inc.** · 2026 KIA K4 · component: **SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE**

## Summary

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.

## 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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 26V135000
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** K4
- **Model year:** 2026
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
- **Report received:** 2026-03-06

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V135000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 26V135000 (Kia America, Inc., 2026 KIA). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-01 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/26V135000. Licensed CC0.

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