United StatesCertain 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia K4 vehicles are affected; the 2026 K4 rear center seat belt anchor buckle and the 2027 Telluride third-row center seat belt anchor buckle may not latch properly. A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly as necessary free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026, and owners can contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542 (recall SC364).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V135000; Manufacturer campaign SC364
The hazard
A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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