Model year
2025 Kia K4
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 47 complaints for the 2025 Kia K4 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (14), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (12), POWER TRAIN (8). NHTSA rated the 4 DR FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 29–34 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,950–$2,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
26V046000 · Jan 26, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel…
25V548000 · Aug 25, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
Complaints
47 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 0, injury field 8, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.099 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K4 · 2L · Automatic (AV-S1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 39 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| K4 · 2L · Automatic (AV-S1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 40 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| K4 · 1.6L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 36 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2025 Kia K4 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.