Kia Telluride and K4 recall 26V135000 - Anchorage
NHTSA · March 6, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V135000 (Kia), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 14,870.
- Component: Anchorage.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Kia America, Inc.
- Source ID
- 26V135000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 170 recall campaigns from Kia America, Inc since 2010, 9 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 14,870 vehicles, it is larger than 78% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | K4 | 2026 |
| Kia | Telluride | 2027 |
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