NHTSA campaign 25V099000
Kia America, Inc. recall 25V099000
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.
Reported 02/17/2025
What can happen
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Repair
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.
Components
- Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.