REC-006395

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2020–2022 KIA BD Cerato and SP2 Seltos 2.0L Petrol MPI

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Recall date: 30 July 2025

Defect

The piston rings fitted to the engines of certain vehicles may not meet manufacturing specifications, and could cause engine failure and vehicle stalling.

Hazard

A damaged engine may result in the vehicle stalling and/or engine oil leaking, increasing the risk of an accident or vehicle fire causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles should immediately contact their preferred Kia dealer to schedule an appointment to have the engine inspected and replaced if damaged, free of charge. During this inspection, an Engine Control Unit software update will be applied to the vehicle as an additional data monitoring tool to detect early signs of engine failure.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au