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recalls
The Kia K4 has 3 recalls covering 57,577 vehicles as reported; model year 2026 is covered by the most (2). The 2026 Kia K4 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 45 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; unknown or other is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 2026: 2
Units affected
58K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
45
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
2 rated versions, model years 2025 to 2026
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.9% risk | |||
| 2025 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.9% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Kia K4, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
45 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Unknown or other17
- Electrical system14
- Lane departure11
- Steering10
- Forward collision avoidance9
- Air bags8
- Engine7
- Complaints
- 58
- Crashes reported
- 16
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 9
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Kia K4 by component
- Electrical system1 · 43K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 30 units
- Seat belts1 · 15K units
Kia K4 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | KIA K4, Telluride (2026-2027): Seat beltsNo. 26V135000 | Crash risk | 14,870 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | KIA Carnival, Carnival Hybrid, EV9, K4 and 7 more (2025-2026): Electrical systemNo. 26V046000 | Crash risk | 42,677 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | KIA K4, Sorento (2025): Engine and engine coolingNo. 25V548000 | Crash risk | 30 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2027 Kia K4 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2027 Kia K4. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Kia K4 have?
3 recalls cover the Kia K4, for 57,577 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Kia K4?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Kia K4?
Unknown or other: named in 17 of the 58 safety complaints about the Kia K4, then electrical system (14). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.