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 issue on 2025 models where the bolts may not have been tightened correctly, allowing the engine to lose drive power unexpectedly and raising the risk of a crash.
The 2026 model year has a rear center seat belt buckle that may not latch securely on hatchback models, meaning the belt can fail to hold an occupant in a crash. Recalls 2 and 3 describe the same underlying buckle defect on 2026 K4 vehicles.
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 lights 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.
