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US recalls (1)
Seat belts: rear/other, anchorage
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Seats and restraints
2026-03-06 · campaign 2026-106 · 307 vehicles
Issue:
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.
Note: This recall only affects certain K4 hatchback models.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that doesn't latch properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
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.
Owner complaints (13)
Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Kia K4 (6 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 2 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 47).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 5 | |
| Unknown or other | 5 | |
| Lane departure | 4 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Kia K4.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 KIA K4 5DR 5 HB N/A FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2026 KIA K4 4 DR N/A FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Kia K4 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| K4 1.6 L Automatic (S8) | 26 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| K4 4DR w/ DMS 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S1) | 29 | 39 | 33 | $2,050 |
| K4 Hatchback 1.6 L Automatic (S8) | 26 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| K4 Hatchback 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S1) | 28 | 34 | 30 | $2,250 |
| K4 without DMS 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S1) | 29 | 39 | 33 | $2,050 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.