Kia Seltos and Soul recall 25V099000 - Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

NHTSA · February 17, 2025

• NHTSA recall campaign 25V099000 (Kia), reported February 17, 2025.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 137,256.
• Component: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

February 17, 2025

Recalling firm

Kia America, Inc.

Source ID

25V099000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 170 recall campaigns from Kia America, Inc since 2010, 13 of them reported in 2025.
• At 137,256 vehicles, it is larger than 93% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Consequence

Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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