NHTSA : 25V099000🔴 ⚠️ High severity
Campaign Details
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence / Hazard
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Proposed Solution
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.
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🚗 Affected Vehicles6
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.