Kia Seltos recalled in USA over a possible fire risk

RahulNagaraj · 22nd April 2021, 12:29

Kia has recalled the Seltos and Soul models in the USA over a possible fire risk. The company is said to have recalled a combined total of 147,249 units, all of which are powered by the brand's 2.0-litre Nu MPi four-cylinder engine.

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According to reports, the affected engine on both the Kia Seltos and Soul models feature piston rings, which could have been improperly heat-treated. This could lead to either an engine stall or even a potential fire risk. Kia has, however, confirmed that they haven't registered any incident due to this issue.

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The company also states that the affected vehicles will have their engines completely torn down at their authorised service network. Kia will also install a noise sensing system software in the engine, ensuring the issue is better monitored in the future.

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The Kia Seltos was the first product from the brand in the Indian market. However, the India-spec model hasn’t been affected as it doesn’t feature the 2.0-litre engine.

The crossover is due for an update next week. Kia is said to introduce the brand's new logo on the Seltos, while also offering a new 'Gravity Edition' variant.

Link to Team-BHP news

GutsyGibbon · 27th April 2021, 16:18

The instances of fires and large payouts seems to be increasing. Seltos owners in India need to check with Kia repeatedly about this recall.
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atl...OIWEZ227ZRGIQ/

amitwiz1 · 27th April 2021, 16:25

CBC (Canada) reported on similar instances with Hyundai/Kia, a few months ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iaMHhWkSNw

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RahulNagaraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,127 Thanked: 20,684 Times	Kia Seltos recalled in USA over a possible fire risk Kia has recalled the Seltos and Soul models in the USA over a possible fire risk. The company is said to have recalled a combined total of 147,249 units, all of which are powered by the brand's 2.0-litre Nu MPi four-cylinder engine. According to reports, the affected engine on both the Kia Seltos and Soul models feature piston rings, which could have been improperly heat-treated. This could lead to either an engine stall or even a potential fire risk. Kia has, however, confirmed that they haven't registered any incident due to this issue. The company also states that the affected vehicles will have their engines completely torn down at their authorised service network. Kia will also install a noise sensing system software in the engine, ensuring the issue is better monitored in the future. The Kia Seltos was the first product from the brand in the Indian market. However, the India-spec model hasn’t been affected as it doesn’t feature the 2.0-litre engine. The crossover is due for an update next week. Kia is said to introduce the brand's new logo on the Seltos, while also offering a new 'Gravity Edition' variant. Link to Team-BHP news
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GutsyGibbon BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern Calif. Posts: 756 Thanked: 4,550 Times	Re: Kia Seltos recalled in USA over a possible fire risk The instances of fires and large payouts seems to be increasing. Seltos owners in India need to check with Kia repeatedly about this recall. https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atl...OIWEZ227ZRGIQ/ Last edited by GutsyGibbon : 27th April 2021 at 16:27.
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