Vehicle recall 25V099000 · February 17, 2025
Kia Seltos and Soul
The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V099000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 17, 2025
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC336
- Owner notification
- April 4, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 137,256
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
Vehicles covered
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