Kia recalls more than 137,000 vehicles for engine issue

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 Engine Recall 2025: What Caused It & How To Check If You're Affected
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Kia recalls more than 137,000 vehicles for engine issue: See affected models
Kia is recalling more than 137,000 of its vehicles due to a potential issue that can damage the vehicle's engine, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting. Federal safety regulators published the recall after learning the piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine failure.
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 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.
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