Vehicle recall 25V548000 · August 25, 2025
Kia K4 and Sorento
The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V548000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 25, 2025
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC349
- Owner notification
- September 12, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Critical fasteners
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia K4 (2025): 2025
- Kia Sorento (2025): 2025
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