The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V548000·Announced 2027-01-08

2025 Kia Sorento and K4 Engine Defect Recall

Kia is recalling 2025 Sorento and K4 vehicles due to improperly tightened engine connecting rod bolts that may cause loss of drive power. Dealers will replace the engine assembly at no cost.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a critical engine component defect that can cause loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. However, no injuries or crashes have been reported, so per the rubric criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury, the severity is High.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Kia Sorento and K4 vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened during manufacturing.

Improperly tightened connecting rod bolts can cause a loss of drive power while driving. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

The recall affects 30 vehicles. Owners will receive notification letters and can contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 to schedule service. Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly at no cost. Owner notifications are expected to be mailed September 12, 2025.

The recalled product

Product
2025 KIA SORENTO
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • engine-defect
  • power-loss
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)

  • SORENTO
  • K4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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