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Kia America, Inc. - Loss of Drive Power from Loose Engine Bolts
Published: August 25, 2025Recall ID: 25V548000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Drive Power from Loose Engine Bolts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Drive Power from Loose Engine Bolts |
| Nhtsa id | 25V548000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V548000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 86.67 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC349 |
| Potentially affected | 30 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |