Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. For this Kia recall, the piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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 are expected to be mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC336.
If you own a 2021-2023 Seltos or Soul, be sure to consult the NHTSA recalls portion of the website and type in the specific VIN of your truck to see if this current Kia recall applies to your vehicle.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Kia recall information:
NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V099000
Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 137,256
Editor’s note: This information was copied directly from the NHTSA website. If you have questions or concerns about this Kia recall, please contact Kia America, Inc. directly.
