Kia K4 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 60 owner complaints for the Kia K4 (model years 2025–2026). The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints), followed by lane departure (11 complaints). The 2025 model year has the most recalls (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia K4 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 16 | 2 of 2 | |
| Lane departure | 11 | 2 of 2 | |
| Steering | 10 | 2 of 2 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 2 of 2 | |
| Power train | 8 | 1 of 2 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V135000 | Mar 6, 2026 | Seat belts: rear/other, anchorage | 2026 | 14,870 |
| 26V046000 | Jan 26, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2025 | 42,677 |
| 25V548000 | Aug 25, 2025 | Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners | 2025 | 30 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 16 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 9 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.