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Kia America, Inc. - Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire
Published: February 17, 2025Recall ID: 25V099000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 25V099000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V099000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 57.92 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC336 |
| Potentially affected | 137256 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |