Large Recall NHTSA · 21V259000 Reported April 13, 2021

Improperly heat-treated piston oil rings

Q: What is recall 21V259000?

NHTSA recall 21V259000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on April 13, 2021. It addresses: Improperly heat-treated piston oil rings. The recall affects approximately 147,249 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kia America, Inc. · N/A · 147,249 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21V259000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC209

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

147,249

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 13, 2021

Completion Rate

90.57

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V259000 or campaign SC209.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 21V259000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V259000?

NHTSA recall 21V259000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on April 13, 2021. It addresses: Improperly heat-treated piston oil rings. The recall affects approximately 147,249 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V259000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC209. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.