Kia has recalled over 14,000 vehicles due to a seat belt buckle that may not latch, leading to injuries if drivers crash.
Kia announced the recall of 14,870 vehicles on March 6, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website.
According to the car manufacturer, the rear center seat belt anchor buckle in some vehicles and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in other vehicles may not latch properly.
“Vehicle owners may experience difficulty with buckling the subject seat belt anchor buckle,” Kia said in one of its announcements.
As of late February 2026, there were no reports of accidents, injuries or deaths connected to the recalled vehicles.
Here’s what we know about the models affected by the recall and what you should do if you own one.
What models are included in the Kia recall?
The recall includes:
- 2027 Kia Telluride – 13,499 vehicles (due to third-row center seat belt issue)
- 2026 Kia K4 – 1,371 vehicles (due to rear center seat belt issue)
What you should do if you have a recalled Kia vehicle
Kia began notifying dealers on March 9, and plans to let owners know about the issue via letters that will be mailed starting May 5. Once customers have the notification letters, they can contact authorized Kia dealers to have the vehicles inspected. If needed, dealers will replace the anchor seat belt buckle for free.
Drivers with questions can contact authorized Kia dealerships or call Kia’s Customer Care Center at 1-800-333-4542, Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. PT to 6 p.m. PT.
Drivers can also contact Kia at www.customercare.kiausa.com.
The recall numbers are SC364 for Kia and 26V135000 for the NHTSA.
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY’s trending team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at [email protected].
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