2026 KIA K4
1 recalls, 11 complaints - 5/5 safety rating
26V135000 Mar 6, 2026
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
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 se... Read more
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
ENGINE
Jun 1, 2026
Incident date: May 5, 2026
I was driving my car would not accelerate on the highway and it almost caused me to get into an accident with my niece in the car. When I took the car to Audi this is what I was told my the service adviser. “Good afternoon. The technician has been looking into the vehicle and has found the cause o... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 25, 2026
Incident date: May 1, 2026
It's been 7 months since Ford sent me a recall notice. Why is there not a remedy yet, seven months later and if there is, why have I not bene notified by Ford.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
May 18, 2026
Incident date: May 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Kia K4. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at approximately 25 MPH, the lane assist feature was diabled however, the contact attempted to avoid a dog and the vehicle independently jerked the vehicle and caused the front driver side of the vehicle to crash into ... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 18, 2026
Incident date: May 17, 2026
Paint chipping and bubbling on roof
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 24, 2026
Incident date: Apr 24, 2026
My C300 MBZ, 2016 is experiencing the same symptoms as indicated in a recall, but my vehicle is not included in that recall. Camshaft: GENERAL REPAIR A cam is a rotating or sliding piece in a mechanical linkage used especially in transforming rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa. Cams act ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 24, 2026
Incident date: Apr 24, 2026
2019 Escalade. During summer temperatures, unable to control pedal position adjustment and vehicle automatically moves the pedals all the way forward. When the pedal position button is pushed, the pedals make clicking noise but do not adjust. No warning lights. Issue is intermittent. It becomes very... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Apr 24, 2026
Incident date: Apr 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side and passenger’s side doors failed to open manually or while using the power door lock button. The contact was concerned because rear-seat occupants could be trapped and injured during a crash or a vehicle fir... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 25, 2026
Incident date: Feb 19, 2026
On Febuary 14 2026 I was driving on the feeder of the freeway with speeds of 50 mph my car suddenly down shifted in the middle of driving started shaking real bad stalled wouldn’t start wouldn’t go in gear at all would just die and say engine power reduced. This is after it had just been at the... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 25, 2026
Incident date: Feb 19, 2026
Driving down the road the car shimmed a couple times I parked it turned it off when I went to turn it back on. It wouldn’t turn over when I finally got it to turn on. It wouldn’t go on reverse sometimes it’ll start sometimes it won’t sometimes it’ll go in reverse and sometimes it won’t.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 25, 2026
Incident date: Feb 19, 2026
My truck down shifted from seventh gear all the way down to first, making rev really high and slow down all the sudden. I was doing 50 mph
ENGINE
Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
My 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has experienced two separate major drivetrain failures — complete transmission and turbo replacements — within two years of purchase, both during peak use months. The second repair kept the vehicle in service for nine months with no ETA provided until escalation.... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 KIA K4
2026 KIA K4 4 DR N/A FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover Risk | 9.9% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2026 KIA K4
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 26.0 | 33.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
CO2 Emissions: 314.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
KIA K4 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KIA K4 across all model years (2025, 2026).
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Total Recalls
91
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
KIA K4 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (current) | 1 | 11 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 80 | View |