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• Kia Engine Investigation Launched by NHTSA, After Multiple Recall Solution Failure Reports

  August 12, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Federal safety officials are investigating more than 137,000 Kia Seltos and Soul SUVs after at least 40 customer complaints have claimed a prior recall fix for a potential engine defect was ineffective.

• Kia Recalls Nearly 150,000 Seltos, Soul Models Over Engine Stall and Fire Risks

  February 26, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  The manufacturer is recalling 137,256 Kia vehicles following reports of more than 400 stalled engines and at least four fires as a result of defects in the piston oil ring.