2025 Kia K4 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 47
Latest campaign: Jan 27, 2026

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	Jan 27, 2026	26V046000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Aug 25, 2025	25V548000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 27, 2026Latest campaign


Jan 27, 202626V046000	Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V046000 What's wrong Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System." Risk An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. Remedy The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V046000 · Jan 27, 2026
Aug 25, 202525V548000	Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V548000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V548000 · Aug 25, 2025

Jan 27, 202626V046000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V046000

What's wrong: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V046000 · Jan 27, 2026

Aug 25, 202525V548000

Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V548000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 25V548000 · Aug 25, 2025

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component47

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

47Complaints filed

10Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

8Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	14	30	1	1
Unknown or other	12	26	0	0
Power train	8	17	0	0
Air bags	7	15	4	4
Forward collision avoidance	7	15	4	3
Lane departure	7	15	3	4
Engine	7	15	0	0
Steering	5	11	2	2
Vehicle speed control	4	9	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	3	6	1	0
Back over prevention	3	6	2	0
Wheels	2	4	0	1
Engine and engine cooling	2	4	0	0
Service brakes	2	4	0	0
Structure	1	2	0	0

3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“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.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770717
Electrical system
“Check Driver Assistance System light came on. It wasn’t until driving at night that I realized the steering wheel had no power. The horn, buttons, and lights all did not work or function.”
Filed 10/01/2026 · ODI 11768305
Wheels
“The tpms system will stop working and display a message saying check tire pressure monitoring system.”
Filed 08/23/2026 · ODI 11758856

Other Kia K4 model years

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2025 Kia K4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Kia K4 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia K4. The most recent, 26V046000 (reported January 27, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Kia K4?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 14 complaints out of 47 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 Kia K4?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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