Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V259000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V259000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2020-2021 soul, and 2021 seltos vehicles equipped with 2 Includes 147,249 affected units, Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020-2021 soul, and 2021 seltos vehicles equipped with 2

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V259000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2021-04-13T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly heat-treated piston oil rings
Component: Engine
Potentially Affected Units: 147,249

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC209
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 87.59

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NHTSA ID: 21V259000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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