Kia recalls certain 2027 Telluride and 2026 K4 vehicles due to seat belt buckle failures that may not latch properly, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must have seat belt anchors inspected and replaced by dealers.
A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Kia is recalling specific 2027 Telluride and 2026 K4 vehicles because the rear center seat belt anchor buckle might not latch properly during a crash, potentially causing more injury. This issue affects vehicles with specific VINs that can be checked through NHTSA.gov.
The seat belt anchor buckle may not latch securely, meaning it could fail to hold a person in place during a crash. This increases the chance of the occupant being thrown from the vehicle or colliding with interior parts, leading to injury.
Owners of 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia K4 vehicles with the specific rear center seat belt anchor buckle are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the seat belt fails during a crash.
Check if your vehicle is a 2027 Kia Telluride or 2026 Kia K4. The issue involves the rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2026 K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2027 Telluride.
Call Kia at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a seat belt anchor inspection and replacement if needed.
Search your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting March 20, 2026, to confirm if it's affected.
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.
No, the recall requires dealers to inspect and replace the seat belt anchor buckle if necessary. You can continue using the vehicle safely until the fix is done.
Check if your vehicle is a 2027 Kia Telluride or 2026 Kia K4 with the specific rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2026 K4 or third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2027 Telluride.
Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle as needed, but there's no specific deadline for the fix. You can contact Kia for assistance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V135000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 26V135000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
