NHTSA recall 21V259000
Engine · Kia America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with 2.0L nu mpi engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.
Why it matters: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Kia will deploy piston ring noise sensing system (pnss) software. The recall began June 11, 2021.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2021 Kia Seltos, 2020 Kia Soul, 2021 Kia Soul.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V259000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.