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.

Engine

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos 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.

Actions

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.

Documents (23)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Soul
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Seltos
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Chronology
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 6/04/2021
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• SC209 - 2020-2021 MY SOUL & 2021 MY SELTOS PISTON OIL RING - Q&A, June 4, 2021
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - December 7, 2021
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - December 7, 2021
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Follow up Notice to ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS: December 2, 2021
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Follow up Notice ALL DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGERS: December 2, 2021
• SC209 - 2020-2021 MY SOUL & 2021 MY SELTOS PISTON OIL RING SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN Q & A (FOLLOW-UP NOTICE): December 2, 2021
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB

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