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Things catching on fire are never good.
If you re driving a 2020-2021 model year Kia Soul or Seltos powered by the base 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder then this affects you. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a recall coordinated with the automaker for a total of 147,249 vehicles over engine fire concerns.
The problem was traced back to when the small crossovers were manufactured; the supplier did not properly heat treat the piston oil rings and this could result in engine damage. In turn, there might be a loss of power, thereby increasing the chances of a crash. Equally worrying is a potential fire risk. The oil could leak onto nearby exhaust components and ignite.
The carmaker has decided its money can be spent more wisely.
After a decade of creative and award-winning Super Bowl campaigns, Kia has made the decision that it will not be making an appearance at the Super Bowl LV. The brand, which last year featured a 2021 Seltos being driven by running back Josh Jacobs, will instead expand its charitable initiatives. The Kia Accelerate The Good program began in 2019 with the establishment of the Great Unknowns Scholarship, and the brand will continue to support America s homeless youth. This follows the news that the GMC Hummer EV would not be making its debut at the event as previously reported, with GMC and Buick deciding to opt-out of spending big advertising dollars at the yearly event.