NHTSA safety recall

Recall 25V548000 · manufacturer campaign SC349

Engine And Engine Cooling › Critical Fasteners — Kia · reported 25 Aug 2025 · 30 vehicles potentially affected

What's 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.

The risk

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.

NHTSA campaign
25V548000
Manufacturer campaign
SC349
Filed by
Kia America, Inc.
Report received
25 Aug 2025
Owners notified
12 Sep 2025
Potentially affected
30

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2025 Kia K4 2025 Kia Sorento

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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