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KIA FORTE, SELTOS, SOUL — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-02-18

KIA FORTE, SELTOS, SOUL was recalled in Canada on 2025-02-18. On certain vehicles, the piston oil rings may not have been manufactured properly and could damage the cylinder walls. As a result, the engine could make abnormal noises, and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptom…

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CountryCanada
CategoryAutomotive
Published2025-02-18
ManufacturerKIA
Models affectedFORTE, SELTOS, SOUL
Model year2021, 2021 2022 2023, 2021 2022
Units affected25279
DefectOn certain vehicles, the piston oil rings may not have been manufactured properly and could damage the cylinder walls. As a result, the engine could make abnormal noises, and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail._x000D_ Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L MPI engine._x000D_ An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels and/or increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Both issues could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
ComponentEngine
RemedyKia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine. The dealer will also install a software that will monitor the engine and warn you if it detects a problem. If you see this warning, you should contact a dealership to arrange replacement of the engine.
Recall number2025-083
Official noticeView source ↗

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