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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2023 KIA SELTOSManufacturer campaign: SC336Part: 23041-2E801 / 23041-2E803 / 23041-2E811 / 23041-2E813 / 23041-2E821 / 23041-2E8232023 KIA SOUL2021 KIA SELTOS2022 KIA SELTOS2022 KIA SOUL2021 KIA SOULVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Official 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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2023 KIA SELTOS
- Brand or manufacturer
- KIA
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V099000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety