Before buying a used 2026 Kia K4, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. Provisional: this model year is new and complaints are still coming in. How it's calculated
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NHTSA hasn't published 5-star ratings for this model year.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| K4 — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| K4 4DR w/ DMS — Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 6 L/100 km (39 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) |
| K4 Hatchback — Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| K4 Hatchback — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| K4 without DMS — Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 6 L/100 km (39 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the anchor buckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.