Kia Soul, Seltos: Engine

Affects Kia Soul, Seltos · 2020–2021 — about 147K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC209.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational