What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2026106
- Recall date
- 6 March 2026
- Make
- Kia
- Models
- K4
- Model years
- 2026
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Seats And Restraints
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 307
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the rear center seat belt buckle may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seat belt may not latch securely. rnNote: This recall only affects certain K4 hatchback models. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA seat belt that doesn't latch properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnTo reduce the safety risk, Kia advises that you shouldn't transport a passenger in the rear center seat until the recall repairs are completed. Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear center seat belt buckle.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2026106.