Engine: hard parts internal/mechanicalRecall 25V-099 · Kia vehicles
Kia America, Inc. recall 25V-099 covers 137,256 Kia vehicles for a engine: hard parts internal/mechanical problem, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V099000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 9,305 vehicles were listed as unreachable.