Kia is recalling 137,256 Seltos and Soul vehicles because of an issue with the piston oil rings. Documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say the problem can cause a loss of motive power or in rare cases, a fire.

The NHTSA recently announced recalls for nearly 300,000 vehicles from automakers Mercedes, Audi, Genisis and more.

Kia recalled more than 137,200 Seltos and Souls because of an issue with their engines. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the piston oil rings may have been made incorrectly and could damage the engine. The damage can make the engine stall or catch fire.

A recall has been announced for certain 2025 Kia EV9 vehicles due to a potential manufacturing defect in the rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft. This i

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicle due to potential problems with piston oil rings.

Kia America is recalling 137,256 vehicles in the United States over concerns that piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.

The Kia EV9 has been warmly received and has picked up numerous accolades including 2024 World Car of the Year. That’s commendable, but the recalls are starting to add up. The latest involves 342 units from the 2025 model year, which may have an improperly welded rear gear drive unit motor shaft.

If you're worried that your car might be included in the recent Kia engine recall, the company is making it easy to check if your car has been affected.

Kia is recalling more than 137,000 vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For a complete list of recalled vehicles or to see if your car needs repairs, check the NHTSA website.