What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2025083
- Recall date
- 18 February 2025
- Make
- Kia
- Models
- Seltos, Forte, Soul
- Model years
- 2021 to 2023
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Engine
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 25,279
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the piston oil rings may not have been manufactured properly and could damage the cylinder walls. As a result, the engine could make abnormal noises, and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. rnNote: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L MPI engine. rn rnSafety Risk: rnAn engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels and/or increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Both issues could increase the risk of a crash or injury. rn rnCorrective Actions: rnKia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine. The dealer will also install a software that will monitor the engine and warn you if it detects a problem. If you see this warning, you should contact a dealership to arrange replacement of the engine.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2025083.