Recall 21V259000

ENGINE

Report Date

20210413

Component

ENGINE

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.

Safety Consequence

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Kia will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. The recall began June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC209.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2020	KIA	SOUL
2021	KIA	SELTOS
2021	KIA	SOUL

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.