Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

NHTSA recall 25V099000 · announced February 17, 2025 · filed by Kia America, Inc. · 137,256 units 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.

What to do

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Kia Seltos
• 2022 Kia Seltos
• 2023 Kia Seltos
• 2021 Kia Soul
• 2022 Kia Soul
• 2023 Kia Soul

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.