2026 Kia K4 Safety Rating

2026 KIA K4 4 DR N/A FWD

NHTSA Overall Rating
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5
out of 5
1 Recall2 Complaints

Crash Test Results

Frontal Crash
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Full-width barrier test at 35 mph
Side Crash
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Moving deformable barrier at 38.5 mph
Rollover
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Static stability factor + dynamic test
Side Barrier
Not Rated
Side barrier impact protection
Combined Side
Not Rated
Combined side barrier and pole rating

Recall History

1 official NHTSA recall β€” all repairs are free at authorized dealerships

Campaign #26V135000Filed: 06/03/2026
Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Summary

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 are expected to be mailed by 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 searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 20, 2026.

Owner Complaints

Complaints filed with NHTSA by 2026 Kia K4 owners

2
NHTSA complaints filed for this vehicle
Owner complaints help NHTSA identify potential safety defects that may lead to recalls. A high complaint count may indicate a recurring issue worth investigating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Kia K4 safe?

The 2026 Kia K4 received a 5/5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. This is considered a safe vehicle with strong crash test performance.

How many recalls does the 2026 Kia K4 have?

The 2026 Kia K4 has 1 official NHTSA recall. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealership. Always check if your VIN is affected by visiting the NHTSA recall lookup tool.

What is the crash test rating for the 2026 Kia K4?

Frontal crash: 4/5 stars. Side crash: 5/5 stars. Rollover: 5/5 stars. NHTSA tests vehicles at their Vehicle Research and Test Center in Ohio using standardized crash test protocols.