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Kia faces federal audit

Kia recall of over 137,000 Soul, Selto vehicles audited by NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that it has opened an audit of the remedy for a recall of certain Kia vehicles. The agency announced Aug. 6 that it would conduct an audit into over 137,000 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles that were recalled in February for piston oil rings that may have been manufactured incorrectly.
Kia faces federal audit following recall of more than 130,000 vehicles
The audit comes months after Kia recalled 137,256 Seltos and Soul vehicles in February due to potentially defective piston oil rings. The faulty components could lead to engine damage, increasing the risk of stalling or fire, and potentially resulting in a crash or injury, according to a filing by the federal agency .
NHTSA Launches Audit on Kia's Repair Failures for 137,000 Vehicles
If you own a Kia Seltos or Soul from 2021-2023, pay close attention! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is scrutinizing over 137,000 Kia vehicles, initiating an audit to understand why the automaker's repair solutions for a critical engine issue are falling short.
NHTSA opens audit query into more than 137,000 Kia America vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had opened an audit into 137,256 Kia America vehicles on Friday to assess the effectiveness of the automaker's remedy for defective piston oil rings in some Seltos and Soul models.
Kia faces federal audit over SUV recall program
Kia recalled thousands of SUVs in February 2025. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is now looking into the fixes done in that recall.
Kia’s fix for faulty engines in Soul, Seltos under federal audit
The NHTSA opened an audit into more than 137,000 Kia Soul and Seltos vehicles following concerns that a previous repair may not be working.
Kia recalls 300K vehicles: See dealer ASAP
Kia owners can bring their affected vehicles to a local dealership for an inspection and if necessary, replacement of the parts for free. Notification letters about the recall will be sent to affected Kia owners by Sept. 26. Owners of the recalled cars can call Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 for more information.
Feds Investigate Kia Over This Year's "Ineffective" Seltos And Soul Recall
Do you own a Kia Seltos or Kia Soul? You may have a potential fire hazard on your hands, even if your vehicle had a recall fix carried out earlier this year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation,
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Kia Recall Under Investigation After Dozens Claim Fix Fails To Stop Problems Tied To Engine Fires
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Why 137,000 recalled Kia cars are being probed in US
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Kia issues recalls over loose parts creating possible roadway hazards, over 300K vehicles impacted
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