Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Seat belt buckle issues prompt Kia to recall nearly 15,000 vehicles, (Mar 20, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:Kia America, Inc.
By Joe Cox, J.D.
Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly as necessary.
Kia America, Inc. is recalling about 14,870 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia K4 vehicles. In the vehicles in question, 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. A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 26V135, Report receipt date: Mar. 6, 2026).
Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 5, 2026.
Contact information. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC364.
Companies: Kia America, Inc.
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