k3s v1.36.2+k3s1 released on 24-06-2026
k3s v1.36.2+k3s1 is out now. It updates the embedded Kubernetes to v1.36.2 and includes container runtime fixes and a set of third‑party component bumps aimed at bug fixes, stability and security.
See the k3s GitHub release notes and the upstream Kubernetes v1.36.2 changelog for full details, and consult the k3s project pages for upgrade instructions and embedded component versions.
What’s in this release
- Embedded Kubernetes upgraded to v1.36.2, bringing the upstream fixes documented in the Kubernetes 1.36.2 changelog.
- Containerd and runtime fixes: containerd bumped to v2.3.2-k3s2 with fixes for []byte handling and an environment-string issue, plus cri-api/containerd adjustments for the env string fix.
- Third‑party and security bumps: Traefik v3.7.4, runc v1.4.2, Etcd v3.6.12-k3s1, Kine v0.16.1, SQLite 3.53.0, Flannel v0.28.4, CoreDNS v1.14.4, metrics-server v0.8.1, helm-controller v0.17.1 and local-path-provisioner v0.0.36.
Upgrade notes
- No specific breaking changes are listed in the release notes; review the Kubernetes v1.36.2 changelog and the k3s PRs on GitHub before upgrading to confirm behaviour relevant to your cluster.
- If you need to revert, reinstall the previous k3s release (for example v1.36.1+k3s1) and follow the project docs or open an issue on the k3s GitHub repository for assistance.
Share feedback or report any issues on the k3s GitHub issue tracker, or join the project Slack to discuss your upgrade experience.
