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 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 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 powerplants
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 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.
Kia Soul And Seltos Owners Could Get New Engine In Latest Recall
Kia is recalling 137,256 Souls and Seltos’ equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The engines may have faulty piston rings, which can cause them to burn oil. Kia is aware of over 400 incidents as well as four potentially related fires.
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