Filed by Kia America, Inc. on February 17, 2025; 6 model-year listings affected.
Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical
NHTSA campaign 25V099000 · reported February 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 137,256 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
- The risk
- Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.