5 recalls across 2 model years
The Kia K4 has 5 recalls covering the 2025 and 2026 model years, with the most serious being a connecting rod bolt tightening issue on 2025 models where the engine can suddenly lose drive power, raising the risk of a crash.
The 2026 model year has a rear center seat belt buckle that can fail to latch securely on hatchback trims, meaning it may not restrain a rear-center passenger in a crash. Recalls 2 and 3 both describe this same rear center seat belt buckle problem on 2026 models, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue.
On 2025 models, a software error can cause the instrument panel display to go blank while driving, taking the speedometer, fuel gauge, tire pressure warning, and other warning indicators off screen. This affects vehicles equipped with a 12-inch instrument cluster display.
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Top 4 of 4 categories across KIA K4
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 | 40% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lighting | 1 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
