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2026 Kia K4 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 6, 202626V135000 | Seat belts: rear/other anchorageA seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V135000
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Owner complaints by component13
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 38 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 38 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 31 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 15 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 15 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 15 |
| Engine | 1 | 8 |
| Structure | 1 | 8 |
| Air bags | 1 | 8 |
| Tires | 1 | 8 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2026 Kia K4. While driving 37 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power.”
- Steering
“Driving home, the entire screen flickered, then went out, when it came back the drivers assist lane assist kicked in and the car steered itself into oncoming traffic, which forced an oncoming car in front had to lock…”
- Structure
“On August 26, 2026, at approximately 5:30 PM, while driving home from work at about 55 MPH, the factory panoramic sunroof glass of my brand-new 2026 Kia K4 spontaneously shattered and catastrophically exploded without…”
Other Kia K4 model years
- 20261 recall13 complaints
- 20252 recalls47 complaints
Other Kia models
- 2026 Sorento2 recalls9 complaints
- 2026 Sportage1 recall38 complaints
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- 2026 Carnival2 recalls52 complaints
- 2026 EV92 recalls27 complaints
- 2020 Optima0 recalls153 complaints
- 2025 Soul0 recalls12 complaints
- 2021 Sedona0 recalls10 complaints
- 2024 Forte0 recalls26 complaints
- 2027 Telluride3 recalls41 complaints
- 2023 Rio0 recalls12 complaints
- 2009 Spectra0 recalls114 complaints
2026 Kia K4 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Kia K4 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 Kia K4. The most recent, 26V135000 (reported March 6, 2026), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Kia K4?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 13 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 Kia K4?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.
Check a specific Kia by VIN
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