Recall 25V548000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Report Date
20250825
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.