Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 24, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Passenger car

Brand: Kia

Country: Belgium

Hazards: Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/02058/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Passenger car
Brand Kia
Country Belgium
Case Number SR/02058/26
Hazard Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate

1. Recall Summary
A recall has been issued for certain Kia K4 passenger cars. The recall was notified by Belgium and is recorded under case number SR/02058/26. The action involves a safety defect related to the seat belt anchorage buckle, which may not lock properly. This condition could prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining an occupant in certain collision scenarios, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. The recall code assigned by the company is 261M20.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Passenger car
– Brand: Kia
– Model Name: K4
– Type/Model Number: K4
– Production Dates: 08.08.2025 – 19.02.2026
– Country of Origin: Mexico
– Notifying Country: Belgium
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The identified hazard is classified as “Injuries.” The specific danger is that a seat belt anchorage buckle may not lock properly. In certain collision scenarios, this malfunction could prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining the occupant, thereby increasing the risk of injury. The product is also noted as not complying with the EU Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the Importer. The category of measure is a recall of the product from end users. Consumers who own an affected vehicle should follow the instructions provided by the importer or their local Kia dealer. The date of entry into force for the measure is listed as “Unknown” in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact their nearest authorized Kia service center to arrange for inspection and repair.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a recall of the product from end users. The specific corrective action (e.g., repair, replacement, or refund) is not detailed in the recall notice beyond the recall measure itself. Consumers should expect the importer or dealer to address the seat belt anchorage buckle issue at no cost. Further details on the exact remedy procedure are not specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Case Number: SR/02058/26
– Company Recall Code: 261M20
– Reference Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099598
– Notifying Country: Belgium
– Importer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Dealer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact their local authorized Kia dealer for service arrangements.

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Passenger car?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/02058/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Passenger car?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Passenger car?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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