Kia America, Inc. is recalling 14,870 vehicles, specifically certain 2026 K4 and 2027 Telluride models, because the rear center seat belt anchor buckles may not latch properly. Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date regarding this defect.
If the seat belt buckle fails to latch properly, the seat belt will not restrain the passenger during a crash, significantly increasing the risk of injury or death to the occupant.
Inspection and potential replacement of the seat belt anchor buckle assembly.
Recall involves the rear center seat belt anchor buckle.
Recall involves the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response