Is the 2021 KIA Seltos safe to drive?

The 2021 KIA Seltos has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL recall for the 2021 KIA Seltos? (Campaign #25V099000)

Your vehicle's engine may have pistons with incorrectly manufactured oil rings, which could cause engine damage. If left unfixed, this could lead to a vehicle stall or engine fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. 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.

NHTSA Campaign 25V099000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

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

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #25V099000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 25V099000

What This Recall Means

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

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?