KIA — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-02-17

Kia Seltos and Soul vehicles have incorrectly manufactured piston oil rings

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-02-17
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
Models affected	SELTOS, SOUL
Model year	2021-2023
Units affected	137256
Defect	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._x000D_ Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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 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.
Recall number	25V099000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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