Kia is recalling 137,256 Souls and Seltos’ equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The engines may have faulty piston rings, which can cause them to burn oil. Kia is aware of over 400 incidents as well as four potentially related fires.

An estimated 137,256 examples of the 2021 through 2023 Seltos and Soul with 2.0-liter Nu engines may require brand-new powerplants

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a recall for over 130,000 Kia SUVs for a manufacturing flaw that could cause stalling or even a fire.

(Reuters) -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 recall affects certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles, the auto safety regulator said.