Rear seat belt buckle may not latch
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Kia America, Inc. or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 26V135000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V135000?
NHTSA recall 26V135000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on March 6, 2026. It addresses: Rear seat belt buckle may not latch. The recall affects approximately 14,870 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V135000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC364. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.