# Kia America, Inc.: Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch (26V135000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 45/100

| 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (seat belts).
- 14,870 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V135000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.