CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Kia K4 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (15 reports).
2025 Kia K4 recalls
Instrument Panel May Fail, Hiding Speed and Warning Lights
A software error can cause the instrument panel display to fail, so critical information such as the speedometer, tire pressure readings, and warning lights may not be shown to the driver.
Engine Bolts May Loosen, Causing Sudden Power Loss
Certain 2025 Kia K4 and Sorento vehicles may have had the engine's connecting rod bolts improperly tightened at the factory.
Most common 2025 Kia K4 problems
Problem areas named in the 47 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 |
| Lane Departure | 9 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 |
What owners report
I purchased my 2025 Kia K4 in March 2025. Approximately two months after purchasing the vehicle, around May 2025, I began experiencing serious and recurring safety issues. While driving, the vehicle intermittently loses acceleration and becomes unresponsive when I press the gas pedal. When this occurs, I have to pull over, turn the vehicle off, and restart it before I can continue driving. On other occasions, the vehicle has unexpectedly shut off and restarted on its own while I was driving. The dashboard also goes completely black during these incidents. I have taken the vehicle to an authorized Kia dealership for inspection, but I was informed that the dealership could not duplicate the
Check Driver Assistance System light came on. It wasnât until driving at night that I realized the steering wheel had no power. The horn, buttons, and lights all did not work or function. This also caused all driver assistance settings to not work or function. With no power to the steering wheel, their is no way of knowing if the airbag would deploy. The problem was seen by the dealer and after two months of repair attempts, the clock spring was replaced. The light slowly started coming on and then finally stayed on. Later I noticed the horn and lights were not working on the steering wheel.
The tpms system will stop working and display a message saying check tire pressure monitoring system. While this message is displayed i cannot see any tire pressures and presumably will not receive any warnings about tires losing pressure. It starts working again on its own at seemingly random intervals. The dealership has been asked to look at it and found no issues. They asked to bring it back when the message was displayed but it is difficult to get the message to pop up and get to the dealership without it going away again.
I am submitting this complaint regarding a suspected safety defect involving a 2025 Kia K4. On XXX, the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash in the Town of [XXX]. According to the driver, the vehicle unexpectedly steered off the roadway when the Lane Keeping Assist/Lane Centering steering system appeared to intervene. The driver attempted to maintain control but was unable to keep the vehicle on the roadway. The vehicle entered a ditch and struck a utility pole, causing significant damage to the passenger side. The front and rear passenger-side airbags deployed. The front passenger window shattered, sending broken glass onto the front and rear passengers. My daughter was seated
Air bag did not deploy, yes High Risk Yes Yes No Hit a street sign. Went through radiator, bent frame in front on passenger side, busted windshield, punctured roof. Car is totaled
2025 Kia K4 questions
Does the 2025 Kia K4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2025 Kia K4: Instrument Panel May Fail, Hiding Speed and Warning Lights; Engine Bolts May Loosen, Causing Sudden Power Loss. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia K4?
Based on 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (15), Unknown Or Other (12), Forward Collision Avoidance (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Kia K4 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.