Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 25, 2025
Kia 2025 K4 Recall: Engine Power Loss Risk
Kia is recalling certain 2025 K4 vehicles due to potential engine power loss that could increase crash risk. Owners will receive free repairs by September 12, 2025.
Kia is recalling some 2025 K4 vehicles because engine bolts may be improperly tightened, causing reduced drive power that could lead to crashes. This affects vehicles purchased between specific dates and requires a free repair from a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82058-kia-2025-k4-recall-engine-power-loss-risk.
“Kia 2025 K4 Recall: Engine Power Loss Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82058-kia-2025-k4-recall-engine-power-loss-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V548000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V548000).
Kia America, Inc. recalled certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles due to improperly tightened connecting rod bolts that can cause a loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was announced on August 25, 2025.
How to tell if you have it
Kia K4, 2025
Kia Sorento, 2025
What to do
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.
The hazard
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause this issue.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Kia America, Inc. has 67 other recalls on record since August 12, 2022. Other recent recalls of similar products include Kia EV9 (2025) Air Bag Recall (August 21, 2026), Kia 2027 Telluride Seat Belts Recall (June 2, 2026), and Kia 2022-2026 Carnival Fuel Leak Fire Recall (April 10, 2026). NHTSA has received 46 owner complaints for the 2025 KIA K4, with the latest received on October 1, 2026. NHTSA has received 76 owner complaints for the 2025 KIA SORENTO, with the latest received on October 7, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2025 K4 vehicles with the recall number SC349. The issue was identified in vehicles where connecting rod bolts were tightened incorrectly during manufacturing.
Brand
Kia
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 800-333-4542 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Get Free Engine Repair
Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly at no cost to fix the issue.
September 12, 2025
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V548000 — Kia 2025 K4 Recall: Engine Power Loss Risk
Hello,
I own a Kia 2025 K4 Recall: Engine Power Loss Risk that is covered by recall 25V548000 from Kia.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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