CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025 Kia K4 and Sorento vehicles may have had the engine's connecting rod bolts improperly tightened at the factory. If these bolts are not secure, the engine can lose drive power while you are driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
If your vehicle is affected, Kia will replace the sub engine assembly at no cost to you through an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 12, 2025. You can also contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 with questions about this recall.
You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup website or by asking any Kia dealer. If a recall is listed, schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia K4 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 2025 |