Engine and engine cooling: critical fastenersRecall 25V-548 · Kia vehicles
Kia America, Inc. recall 25V-548 covers 30 Kia vehicles for a engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on August 25, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V548000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 15, 2025 to August 1, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.