Campaign 25V-548

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

Defect summary

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V548000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about engine and cooling on these vehicles: 28, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-548
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Kia	K4	2025	9
Kia	Sorento	2025	19

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-099 Feb 17, 2025
Piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage
24V-169 Mar 1, 2024
Left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil
24V-077 Feb 7, 2024
Engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block
23V-877 Dec 21, 2023
Engine compartment fire can occur while driving
22V-202 Mar 29, 2022
Oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment
21V-844 Oct 29, 2021
Connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage