The recall affects 137,256 Kia vehicles that may have defective piston rings, which could cause enough damage to lead the automaker to replace the engine.

The recall impacts the 2021-2023 Soul and 2021-2023 Seltos, which are equipped with 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines. The former model makes up the bulk of the recall, which involves 83,621 Souls and 53,635 Seltos’.

Kia is recalling 137,256 examples of 2021 through 2023 Soul and Seltos vehicles because of a possible problem with the piston rings. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice cites a possible manufacturing defect for the piston rings, which can result in engine failure.

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.

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

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicle due to potential problems with piston oil rings.