2025 Kia K4 and Kia Sorento recall: critical fasteners
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 25, 2025. It covers about 30 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 30
- reported
- Aug 25, 2025
- owners notified
- Sep 12, 2025
- related complaints
- 30
Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC349.
Recall number 25V548000
Affected vehicles
- Kia K4 2025 2025
- Kia Sorento 2025 2025
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 30 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 25V548000
Is there a recall on the 2025 Kia K4 and Kia Sorento critical fasteners?
Yes. Recall 25V548000, reported on August 25, 2025, covers about 30 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V548000?
Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC349.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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