2021-2023 Kia Seltos and Kia Soul recall: hard parts internal/mechanical
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 17, 2025. It covers about 137,256 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 137,256
- reported
- Feb 17, 2025
- owners notified
- Apr 4, 2025
- related complaints
- 630
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 number 25V099000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 630 complaints about engine problems.
2021 Kia Seltos2022 Kia Seltos2023 Kia Seltos2021 Kia Soul2022 Kia Soul2023 Kia Soul
Questions about recall 25V099000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2023 Kia Seltos and Kia Soul hard parts internal/mechanical?
Yes. Recall 25V099000, reported on February 17, 2025, covers about 137,256 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V099000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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