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2021 KIA Seltos

2 recalls Risk Grade: B- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #25V099000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine may have pistons with incorrectly manufactured oil rings, which could cause engine damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unfixed, this could lead to a vehicle stall or engine fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will inspect and replace the engine if necessary, and install a software update to prevent future issues, all free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — 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.
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Critical #21V259000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE

Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
Your Kia Soul or Seltos may be recalled due to an issue with the piston oil rings in your 2.0L engine. This part helps keep engine oil where it should be, and if it's not working right, it can cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If your engine is damaged, it could stall while you're driving, which increases the risk of a crash. Also, oil might leak onto hot parts and cause a fire.
Free Fix
Kia will inspect and replace your engine for free if necessary, and they'll also update the software on your vehicle to help prevent future issues. They'll contact you when the work is ready, and you can reach them at 1-800-333-4542 with Kia's recall number SC209.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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