# NHTSA recall 25V548000

> **Kia America, Inc.** · 2025 KIA SORENTO · component: **ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS**

## 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.

## Consequence

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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 25V548000
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SORENTO
- **Model year:** 2025
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- **Report received:** 2025-08-25

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V548000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 25V548000 (Kia America, Inc., 2025 KIA). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-09-29 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/nhtsa-recall/25V548000. Licensed CC0.

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