Kia recalls more than 137,000 vehicles for engine issue

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 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 is recalling the Soul and Seltos SUVs over an oil issue that leads to engine problems
This car recall was caused by possible incorrect manufacturing of some piston oil rings. This mistake could lead to severe engine damage, which is expensive to fix. It can be hard to know if your car has this issue, but drivers can look for signs such as excessive smoke, decreased engine power, and difficulty starting the vehicle.
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 recall could see thousands of Soul, Seltos engines replaced
Over 130,000 Kia vehicles are being recalled south of the border thanks to an issue with piston rings in that brand’s 2.0L four-cylinder engine, found under the hood of some Soul and Seltos models. However, it isn’t immediately clear if Canadian owners will be similarly covered.
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Kia says that there was a "quality deviation" at the Kia Autoland Hwaseong plant that manufactured the oil rings. Over time, the piston ring can damage the cylinder wall. This can lead to excess oil consumption and either abnormal noise or a low oil pressure warning light.
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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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Kia has recalled the Seltos and Soul with the 2.0-liter engine due to bad piston rings. Kia has a problem with the 2.0-liter engine used in some Soul and Seltos models: some could have potential engine damage that could lead to a failure or a fire.
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Kia Recalls Seltos and Soul to Replace Incorrectly Manufactured Piston Oil Rings
An estimated 137,256 examples of the 2021 through 2023 Seltos and Soul with 2.0-liter Nu engines may require brand-new ...
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137,000 Kia Seltos, Soul SUVs Recalled for Engine Damage, Fire Risk
Kia’s latest recall affects its Seltos and Soul compact SUVs and is prompted by engine damage that could result in a stall or fire.
Kia America, Inc. - Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire
Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.