The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V548000·Announced 2025-08-25

Kia K4 and Sorento connecting rod bolts may be improperly tightened

Kia is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles because the connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: under-tightened connecting rod bolts are an internal engine structural fault, and the remedy is replacing the sub engine assembly.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles. About 30 units are potentially affected.

The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.

NHTSA states that a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed on September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, referencing recall number SC349, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA K4, SORENTO
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Engine
Hazard
Affected units
30

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • K4
  • SORENTO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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