Kia is recalling more than 137,000 of its vehicles due to a potential issue that can damage the vehicle's engine, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting. Federal safety regulators published the recall after learning the piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine failure.

If you're worried that your car might be included in the recent Kia engine recall, the company is making it easy to check if your car has been affected.

There's a new auto recall affecting nearly 140,000 vehicles. The impacted Kia cars have a dangerous engine defect.