Kia is recalling 137,256 vehicles, including the Seltos and Soul, over concerns of a piston oil ring defect in the United States.
Reuters reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) raised concerns that the piston oil rings used in Kia vehicles may have been improperly manufactured, potentially leading to engine damage on the 25th (local time). The recalled vehicles are said to include 2021 to 2023 model year Seltos and Soul models.
The NHTSA stated that the recall will involve replacing the engine if necessary and installing software related to the piston ring noise detection system free of charge.
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