2025 Kia K4
Safety Score
90
Safe
Recalls
1
Complaints
30
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-25 | 25V548000 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 30 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | As I entered onto i4 reaching the speed of 60 miles an hour my vehicle began to make a high pitched whining noise that … |
| 2026-02-16 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | When parked and cutting the car on check driver assistance system come on, check and, and esc comes on. The parking br… |
| 2026-02-13 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: AUTOMATIC SYSTEM BRAKING | Yes | 0 | The insurance claim agent called on behalf of their insured driver, who rented a 2025 Kia K4. The contact stated that w… |
| 2026-02-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine Failure, Engine cooling and lost power |
| 2026-01-30 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | After having my information panel replaced apx. a month later the airbag for passenger seat illuminated and has not gon… |
| 2026-01-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The digital instrument panel (including infotainment screen) has occasionally turned off and back on. An article showed… |
| 2026-01-12 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I am reporting a serious safety defect involving the brake pedal area of my newly leased Kia K4 GT-Line. There is a met… |
| 2025-12-29 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Yes | 0 | Location: Intersection of [XXX] and [XXX] Lakeville, MN Date/Time: [XXX], at approximately [XXX] Vehicle: 2025 Kia K4 … |
| 2025-12-10 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | When I drive over 65 mph, I feel the car lose stability, and sometimes I feel those movements in the steering wheel. Al… |
| 2025-12-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | I am reporting ongoing safety issues with my Kia K4 LXS involving driver assistance systems and steering control. Whil… |
| 2025-11-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | High mounted rare brake (pulse) |
| 2025-11-23 | STEERING | No | 0 | While driving my 2025 Kia K4, the steering system failed and became unresponsive. I was unable to steer the vehicle as … |
| 2025-11-01 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | There are times my vehicle keeps accelerating even though I’m hitting the brakes. Once stopped, it then doesn’t want to… |
| 2025-10-24 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | Yes | 0 | The 2025 Kia K4 sensors failed to go off resulting in the rear bumper to hit a barrell. The operator of the Kia K4 was … |
| 2025-09-26 | STEERING | No | 0 | While driving on the freeway in the left lane on a two-lane highway, the lane departure and steer ahead feature incorre… |
| 2025-09-12 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | KIA K4 WITH 500 MILES ON IT. EXPERIENCED POPPING NOISE FROM THE WINDSHIELD AS IF A STONE HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHEN CAR WA… |
| 2025-09-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Sluggish acceleration, after I got an oil change a few weeks ago. No warning lights whatsoever, I’m thinking it’s the t… |
| 2025-09-07 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | Blind spot and front collision features inactive. Seat belt didn't unlock after crash. Airbags deployed no passenger… |
| 2025-08-24 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | THIS SAME INCIDENT HAD HAPPENED 6 TIMES PRIOR TO MY BEING ABLE TO TAKE A PICTURE OF MY DASHBOARD. THE CRUISE CONTROL C… |
| 2025-08-17 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | There is a defect with the WINDSHIELD glass. The windshield glass gives off an audible "SNAP" or "POP" noise when the … |
| 2025-07-30 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Bought car in Nov 24. Noticed a popping sound as if a rock was hitting windshield. Nothing hit windshield. The popping … |
| 2025-07-24 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Transmission failure 4 times since purchasing it new in December 2024 I was almost killed multiple times on the highwa… |
| 2025-07-01 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | The airbags failed to go off. I think the vehicle is still available it was towed to Carroll's in Winslow Maine. By the… |
| 2025-06-19 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I had a diagnostic appointment on 9/8/25 for my 2025 Kia K4 due to a popping noise on the windshield that happens when … |
| 2025-06-18 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Bought my Kia k4 2025 in February at DTLA Kia and the experience has been [XXX]. The first day driving I went up near d… |
| 2025-05-26 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2025 Kia K4. The contact stated that after driving for approximately 40 minutes at speeds between 55… |
| 2025-02-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I own a 2025 Kia K4 that has experienced multiple serious defects since purchase, raising ongoing safety concerns. With… |
| 2025-01-04 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact's daughter owns a 2025 Kia K4. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the… |
| 2024-12-16 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | Yes | 1 | The contact owned a 2025 Kia K4. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was pulling to the lef… |
| 2024-11-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Every time I drive my car randomly something sounds like a big pebble hits my windshield. My car is available for inspe… |