Kia faces NHTSA audit over recall remedy for 137,256 vehicles

Published 08/08/2025, 11:46
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Investing.com -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an audit into 137,256 Kia America vehicles to evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s remedy for defective piston oil rings in certain Seltos and Soul models.

The audit, announced Friday, follows Kia’s February recall of 2021-2023 model year Seltos and Soul vehicles.

The recall addressed concerns that incorrectly manufactured piston oil rings could lead to engine damage, resulting in power loss or increased fire risk.

NHTSA’s Office of Defect Investigation’s recall division is examining complaints alleging the recall remedy is ineffective and unavailable, along with inconsistencies in inspection results.

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