2026 KIA K4
1 recalls, 16 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
16 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Sep 7, 2026
Incident date: Jul 17, 2026
Was in a side impact collision on july 17, 2026, vehicle was totaled but no air bags deployed nor did any collision sensors go off
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 7, 2026
Incident date: Jul 17, 2026
Was in a side impact collision on july 17, 2026, vehicle was totaled but no air bags deployed nor did any collision sensors go off
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 9, 2026
Incident date: Jul 10, 2026
electrical, drivetrain, powertrain. While driving the vehicle a message popped up on the speedometer saying service battery chargeing system and battery saver mode. the is the second time that those messages have come up in the four years of ownership with the first time being in 2024. The second i... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 9, 2026
Incident date: Jul 10, 2026
electrical, drivetrain, powertrain. While driving the vehicle a message popped up on the speedometer saying service battery chargeing system and battery saver mode. the is the second time that those messages have come up in the four years of ownership with the first time being in 2024. The second i... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 9, 2026
Incident date: Jul 10, 2026
I took my 2003 Saturn ion to my local Chevrolet dealership in Lincoln Illinois and they refused to complete the recall issues (2) both are to do with the ignition and keys.thwy told me it was not fixable it needed a whole steering column that would cost me they said around $800.so it has now been 2 ... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 1, 2026
Incident date: May 5, 2026
While driving the motorcycle at random times the engine stops running and looses power. The motorcycle has been looked at by a dealer multiple times and found no issues. The motorcycle screen goes blank and reboots. That is when it looses power. The screen when it reboots flashes a red bar at bo... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
May 25, 2026
Incident date: May 1, 2026
I set out to make a quick trip to the store after work and the car was hesitating and I looked at the dash and noticed the check engine light was on. I stopped was in the store about 10 minutes when I came out I restarted it and it sounded fine and then engine light was not on. I was about 2 miles i... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 18, 2026
Incident date: May 17, 2026
Recall issued January 2026. Letter mailed to me (owner) re: recall in March 2026. Now May 18, 2026 and still no notification as to when this recall will be remedied. Risk is stated as follows: vehicle may catch on fire while operating or also while parked when engine is not running. So instructed ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 18, 2026
Incident date: May 17, 2026
While driving down the road my passenger went to open the sunroof. That involves retracting the shade first. While the shade was retracting I heard a pop and then a crunching noise. The shade then drooped into the back seat area blocking any vision to the rear of the vehicle. It also was quite start... 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
SEAT BELTS
Apr 24, 2026
Incident date: Apr 24, 2026
The vehicle was sold to me with missing driver seatbelt component.
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
POWER TRAIN
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
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
Rear brake pads needed replaced at 16,000 miles and need replaced again at 50,000. VW refuses to replace them or address the issue since the car is no longer under warranty.
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
103
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
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 | 16 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 87 | View |