Active Safety RecallKia SC349NHTSA 25V-548
Kia K4 Engine Recall Engine Recall · 2025
Kia has issued 1 engine safety recall covering certain 2025 K4 vehicles. 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 fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 25V-548K4, Sorento · 2025
$0 · Free RepairParts and labor, any Kia dealer
Am I Affected?
Three quick checks — any one of them is reason to run your VIN above.
Check 1 · Model Year
You drive a 2025 K4
Model years 2025 are covered by these campaigns. Other K4 model years are not part of this recall — see the K4 recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
1 open NHTSA campaign
This page covers NHTSA 25V-548 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this engine issue on K4. Run the VIN checker above to see exactly which apply to your vehicle.
Check 3 · Advisory
Safe to drive
No Park Outside or Do Not Drive advisory is attached to these specific campaigns. Run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status and schedule the free repair.
What Happened — and How It’s Fixed
NHTSA 25V-548 (Kia SC349)25/08/2025
Engine And Engine Cooling: Critical Fasteners
What happened: 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 free 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.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 25V-548 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC349 — we’ll confirm parts before your visit.
One-visit fix
Recall repairs are typically completed same-day once parts are confirmed. Pair it with maintenance if you like — recall labor is free either way.
Keep the paperwork
We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale, since buyers check NHTSA for open recalls.
Engine Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my K4 before the engine recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (25V-548) carry no Do Not Drive or Park Outside advisory. Still, schedule the free repair promptly — run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Certain 2025 Kia K4 vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 25V-548). Run your VIN above to confirm your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Kia dealer, for the life of the vehicle, regardless of where it was purchased or how many owners it’s had.
I’m buying a used K4. Should I worry about these recalls?⌄
No — just verify. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: if NHTSA 25V-548 is open, any Kia dealer (including us) closes it free before or after your purchase. A completed recall has no effect on the vehicle’s safety or value.
Verified as of 2026-07-15 against NHTSA. Source: NHTSA 25V-548.