137,000 Kia Owners Affected by Major Engine Recall
Both the Kia Soul and the slightly larger Kia Seltos use the same 2.0-liter engine. Now, according to a recall filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the duo could have engine defects that may lead to a motor failure or a fire. A total of 137,256 units have been recalled between the two Kia models.
Kia Recalls 137,256 Seltos and Souls for Piston Ring Problems
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, which can result in engine failure.
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 recalls more than 137,000 vehicles for engine issue: See affected models
Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicle due to potential problems with piston oil rings.
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 Recalls 2021–2023 Seltos, Soul Models with Piston Ring Issue
The recall affects 137,256 Kia vehicles that may have defective piston rings, which could cause enough damage to lead the automaker to replace the engine.
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.
Kia Soul And Seltos Owners Could Get New Engine In Latest Recall
Kia is recalling 137,256 Souls and Seltos’ equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The engines may have faulty piston rings, which can cause them to burn oil. Kia is aware of over 400 incidents as well as four potentially related fires.
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80K Kia vehicles recalled due to faulty air bag deployment, wiring concerns
An issue with the floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat of several Kia models has led to the recall of roughly 80,000 vehicles, according to the Associated Press. The recall impacts certain ...
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Kia Recalls 80K Niros over Airbags, Seatbelts That Might Not Work
Kia is recalling 80,225 Niro models due to a potential issue that may cause the front passenger-side airbag or seatbelt to malfunction. The recall affects 2023–2025 Kia Niro Hybrid, Plug-in ...
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Kia Recalls 80K EVs Over Dangerous Wiring Flaw Impacting Airbags And Seatbelts
Kia is recalling over 80,000 electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles over a quirky wiring assembly design defect that, left unaddressed, could affect the deployment of airbags and prevent ...
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Kia issues recall of hybrid and electric SUVs over airbag issues
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Kia Corporation has issued a safety recall ... wiring issues that could affect the front and side curtain airbags, with over 80,000 potentially affected vehicles ...
Five major carmakers recall over 76,000 motors due to safety fears including faulty airbags, steering wheels & batteries
FIVE major carmakers are set to recall thousands of motors over safety fears relating to various faults with air bags and ...
‘Dang’: Walmart worker buys Kia K5 in 2023, says they’ve become too popular. That could be a problem
A Walmart employee and Kia K5 owner says she sees too many people with the same car. Given the vehicle’s track record, that ...