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KNDEUCA21M7078392
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
Seltos
Vehicle Trim
S
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
KNDEUCA2*M7
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Model Year
2021
Plant City
GWANG-JU
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
SOUTH KOREA
Series2
Wagon body Type
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Number Of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
1600.0
Displacement (CI)
97.63799055157
Displacement (L)
1.6
Engine Model
Gamma T-GDI
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Engine Brake (hp) From
175
Turbo
Yes
Engine Manufacturer
KMC
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
VIN Breakdown
KND
World Manufacturer Identifier
EUCA2
Vehicle Descriptor Section
1
Check Digit
M7078392
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
★★★★☆ 4/5
Frontal Crash
★★★★☆ 4/5
Side Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Rollover
★★★★☆ 4/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
Safety Recalls (2 Found)
Total Recalls
2
Vehicle
2021 KIA Seltos
Source
NHTSA Database
ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.
Consequence:
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Kia will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. The recall bega
Campaign: 21V259000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Consequence:
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were
Campaign: 25V099000
Owner Complaints (316)
Total Complaints
316
Crashes Reported
10
Injuries Reported
6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"*The end of March, my car suddenly started making an awful grinding noise, jerking, slowing down even with foot on excellerator. Towed to nearest Lia in Leesburg. Couldn't find anything wrong. Happened two more times didn't take in. Next time it happ..."
ODI #11732994
ENGINE
"This is supplemental information for my existing Complaint #XXX – 2021 Kia Seltos SC336 / 25V-099. Key facts and timeline: Purchased as Certified Pre-Owned on August 17, 2025 from Rairdon Kia of Burlington. Safety Recall SC336 / 25V-099 performed Ju..."
ODI #11732088
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