NHTSA recall 25V-099: Engine and Engine Cooling

Kia America, Inc. · Reported February 18, 2025 · 2 affected model years

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

25V-099
February 18, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
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.
Safety risk
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V099000
ManufacturerKia America, Inc.
Report dateFebruary 18, 2025
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2023 Kia Soul4 recalls total2023 Kia Seltos2 recalls total

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