A fault in the seatbelt could cause it to latch incorrectly and not operate as intended in a crash, according to the recall notice.
Kia has recalled 4817 examples of the Model Year 2026 (MY26) K4 hatch, citing a potential fault with the rear centre seat belt anchor buckle.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: "The rear centre seat belt anchor buckle may have been incorrectly assembled. As a result, the seat belt may not properly latch or operate as intended.
"In the event of an accident, if the seat belt does not properly latch or operate as intended, it will increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants."
A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 4817 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.
Kia Australia advises it will contact owners of affected vehicles and ask them to make an appointment with their preferred authorised dealer to have the rear middle seat belt anchor buckle inspected and/or replaced, free of charge.
To have your vehicle checked, find your closest Kia dealership by clicking here.
