Kia Seltos recalls and problems
4 recalls and 576 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
4
Complaints
576
Crashes reported
29
Fires reported
10
Choose a model year
Kia Seltos by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Seltos | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Seltos | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Seltos | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Seltos | 2 | 47 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 Seltos | 2 | 47 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 Seltos | 1 | 77 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Seltos | 2 | 385 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Most reported Kia Seltos problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 306 | |
| Electrical System | 95 | |
| Unknown or Other | 94 | |
| Power Train | 88 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 60 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 30 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 28 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | |
| Service Brakes | 12 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 12 |
All Kia Seltos recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-099 | Feb 17, 2025 | 2021–2023 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Kia America, Inc. |
| 23V-830 | Dec 22, 2023 | 2024 | Air Bags | Kia America, Inc. |
| 23V-531 | Jul 31, 2023 | 2023–2024 | Park outsidePower Train | Kia America, Inc. |
| 21V-259 | Apr 13, 2021 | 2021 | Engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Kia Seltos?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2021 Kia Seltos has the most reports (385). Check the 2021 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Kia Seltos have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering Kia Seltos model years 2021–2024.
What are the most common Kia Seltos problems?
Owners report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems most often.