Midsize car
2025 Kia K4: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 93 complaints about the 2025 Kia K4 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
93
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
34 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,000
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 mpg |
Recalls
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelJan 26, 2026 · campaign 26V046000
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 display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVS
Engine And Engine Cooling › Critical FastenersAug 25, 2025 · campaign 25V548000
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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Other years of the Kia K4
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2025 Kia K4 have?
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (26), electrical system (15), engine & cooling (9). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2025 Kia K4 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Kia K4 get?
Up to 34 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.