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- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2026 Kia K4 vehicles have a rear center seat belt anchor buckle that may not latch properly. Some 2027 Kia Telluride vehicles have the same problem with the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle.
A seat belt buckle that is not properly latched may fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should take this recall seriously and not delay the repair.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the anchor buckle assembly and replace it if necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. You can also contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542 (recall number SC364), and check your VIN for open recalls once VINs become searchable on NHTSA.gov starting March 20, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia K4 | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Kia Telluride | 2027 |