repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. 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…
2025 Kia K4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 2025 Kia K4, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-548 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Kia K4 has problems
51 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
8Lane departure5 crash/fire/injury
8Engine
8Power train
7Forward collision avoidance4 crash/fire/injury
7Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
5Steering2 crash/fire/injury
4Vehicle speed control
4Fuel/propulsion system
138 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 16 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 8 | 5 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 4 |
| Air bags | 7 | 4 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 13 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2025 Kia K4 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other K4 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K4 median. How we score
'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Kia K4 safety ratings
2025 KIA K4 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What K4 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle sat for 6+ hours and caught fire on its own. When the firefighters showed up, they asked if I had been in a wreck, there had been no wrecks on this vehicle in the less than 23K miles it had on it. Something according to their thermal guns got caught behind the drivers side screen panel and…
Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2025 Kia K4 Unexpected Engine Shutdown I own a 2025 Kia K4 purchased new in August 2025. I am reporting a serious and recurring safety concern involving unexpected engine shutdown while the vehicle is being operated. The vehicle has experienced intermittent engine…
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…
Own a 2025 K4?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.