Large Recall NHTSA · 25V099000 Reported February 17, 2025

Engine damage may cause stall or fire

Kia America, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 137,256 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
25V099000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC336
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
137,256
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 17, 2025
Completion Rate
57.92

Defect Summary

Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 seltos and soul vehicles. the piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

Safety Consequence

Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (pnss) software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 4, 2025. owners may contact kia customer service at 800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc336.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 25V099000 or campaign SC336.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Kia America, Inc. or involving Engine And Engine Cooling.

Recall 26V287000
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Contact with drive belt pully may damage and cause oil lines to leak
Engine And Engine Cooling · 902 affected · May 6, 2026
Recall 26V286000
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Contact with drive belt pully may damage and cause oil lines to leak
Engine And Engine Cooling · 30 affected · May 6, 2026
Recall 26V274000
Storyteller Overland
Improperly routed coolant lines may cause a loss of drive power
Engine And Engine Cooling · 357 affected · Apr 29, 2026
Recall 26V270000
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Pressurized crankcase may eject oil
Engine And Engine Cooling · 88,039 affected · Apr 28, 2026
Recall 26E025000
General Motors, Llc
Sediment in brake fluid/fmvss 116
Engine And Engine Cooling · 40,440 affected · Apr 23, 2026

FAQ: Recall 25V099000

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

What is recall 25V099000?

NHTSA recall 25V099000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on February 17, 2025. It addresses: Engine damage may cause stall or fire. The recall affects approximately 137,256 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V099000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC336. 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.