Kia, Seltos and car recalls

Kia Recalls 137,256 Seltos and Souls for This Potential Problem with the Engine
Kia is recalling 137,256 examples of 2021 through 2023 Soul and Seltos vehicles because of a possible problem with the piston rings. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice cites a possible manufacturing defect for the piston rings,
Kia is recalling the Soul and Seltos SUVs over an oil issue that leads to engine problems
This car recall was caused by possible incorrect manufacturing of some piston oil rings. This mistake could lead to severe engine damage, which is expensive to fix. It can be hard to know if your car has this issue, but drivers can look for signs such as excessive smoke, decreased engine power, and difficulty starting the vehicle.
Kia Engine Recall 2025: What Caused It & How To Check If You're Affected
If you're worried that your car might be included in the recent Kia engine recall, the company is making it easy to check if your car has been affected.
Kia recall could see thousands of Soul, Seltos engines replaced
Over 130,000 Kia vehicles are being recalled south of the border thanks to an issue with piston rings in that brand’s 2.0L four-cylinder engine, found under the hood of some Soul and Seltos models. However, it isn’t immediately clear if Canadian owners will be similarly covered.
Two Kia SUVs Recalled Again Over Major Engine Issue
Kia says that there was a "quality deviation" at the Kia Autoland Hwaseong plant that manufactured the oil rings. Over time, the piston ring can damage the cylinder wall. This can lead to excess oil consumption and either abnormal noise or a low oil pressure warning light.
Over 130,000 Kia vehicles recalled for engine issue that can cause fire
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a recall for over 130,000 Kia SUVs for a manufacturing flaw that could cause stalling or even a fire.
Kia America to recall more than 137,000 vehicles, NHTSA says
Kia America is recalling 137,256 vehicles in the United States over concerns that piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.
Kia America, Inc. - Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire
Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Kia Recalls Nearly 140,000 Cars Over Dangerous Engine Defect
There's a new auto recall affecting nearly 140,000 vehicles. The impacted Kia cars have a dangerous engine defect.
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Kia Recalls Seltos and Soul to Replace Incorrectly Manufactured Piston Oil Rings
An estimated 137,256 examples of the 2021 through 2023 Seltos and Soul with 2.0-liter Nu engines may require brand-new ...
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137,000 Kia Seltos, Soul SUVs Recalled for Engine Damage, Fire Risk
Kia’s latest recall affects its Seltos and Soul compact SUVs and is prompted by engine damage that could result in a stall or fire.
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Kia Seltos gets a refresh with new variants and features. Here’s what’s new
The Kia Seltos debuted in India in 2019, then got its facelift in 2023. Kia has been regularly rolling out updates for the Seltos lineup. New variants were added to the compact SUV last year ...
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Kia Spied Testing Second-Generation Seltos Crossover, 2027 Model Flaunts Boxier Styling
Slightly more compact than Kia's best-selling crossover, the Seltos will be redesigned in 2026 for model year 2027. Although the underpinnings won't change much from the outgoing Seltos ...