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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 KIA SORENTOManufacturer campaign: SC349Part: 24HS1-2SK00Part: 84HM1-2JK002025 KIA K4Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Official 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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 KIA SORENTO
- Brand or manufacturer
- KIA
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V548000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety