Kia recall: Engine and engine cooling
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.
What could happen
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia K4 2025
- Kia Sorento 2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V548000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 25, 2025
- Owners notified
- Sep 12, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 30
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 15, 2025 to Aug 1, 2025
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Critical fasteners
- Maker's own recall number
- SC349
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Seat belts Mar 6, 2026
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Kia recall: Tires Oct 30, 2025
- Kia recall: Visibility Sep 25, 2025
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jan 13, 2025
- Kia recall: Electrical system Apr 23, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.