Kia K4 Recall R/2026/207: Kia K4 Rear Centre Seatbelt Buckle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Jul 2026
- Launched
- 678
- vehicles in the UK
- 261M20
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled K4 vehicles built between 8 August 2025 and 19 February 2026. The rear centre seatbelt anchor buckle may not latch properly. The dealer will carry out a visual inspection of the buckle replace if faulty. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear centre seatbelt anchor buckle may not latch properly. This is due to a manufacturing error by the supplier the buckle may fail to fully engage when the tongue is inserted. A seatbelt anchor buckle that does not latch correctly may not provide adequate occupant restraint during certain collision events increasing the risk of injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Kia K4 Rear Centre Seatbelt Buckle Defect: The rear centre seatbelt anchor buckle may not latch properly. This is due to a manufacturing error by the supplier the buckle may fail to fully engage when the tongue is inserted. A seatbelt anchor buckle that does not latch correctly may not provide adequate occupant restraint during certain collision events increasing the risk of injury. Remedy: Carry out a visual inspection of the buckle replace if faulty.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: kia K4 rear centre seatbelt buckle.
The Fix
The dealer will carry out a visual inspection of the buckle replace if faulty.
Are You Affected?
K4 built between 8 August 2025 and 19 February 2026 may be included. Kia estimates 678 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the campaign code 261M20 or the DVSA reference R/2026/207. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2026/217 on 18 Jun 2026, for kia EV5 rear seat bolts. The one launched after it was R/2026/251 on 24 Jul 2026, for kia Picanto possible under bonnet fuel leak. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/207, launched 13 July 2026. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.