Kia America, Inc.: Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch (26V135000)
Kia America, Inc.: Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch (26V135000). Its units affected of 14,870 is above the median of 533 (79th percentile). Dated 243 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 45/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 14,870 · 79th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 27.9x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Subject | Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch |
| NHTSA ID | 26V135000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | SC364 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Units potentially affected | 14870 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| units affected percentile | 79th of 871 (median 533, 27.9x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-03-06
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Kia America, Inc. and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Kia America, Inc.'s units affected: 79th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
45 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (seat belts).
- 14,870 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Kia America, Inc.?
Kia America, Inc. recall 26V135000: Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch, 14,870 units.
How does Kia America, Inc. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 14,870 sits in the upper half (79th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 243 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting.
Kia America, Inc. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia America, Inc. | Vehicle | 14,870 | 79th | 2026-03-06 |
| Nissan North America, Inc. | Vehicle | 3,788 | 68th | 2026-07-02 |
| Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | Vehicle | 27,768 | 83rd | 2025-12-19 |
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 1,945 | 62nd | 2026-09-09 |
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