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Kia Seltos
Data refreshed June 26, 2026
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Complaints
496
Active records
Recalls
4
Active records
TSBs
160
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
15
Crashes
24
Fires
9
Top reported issues — Kia Seltos
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Operating state
Engine behavior
Fluid issue
Reporting mechanism
Performance issue
Noise
Condition issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Vibration/harshness
Thermal issue
Driver assistance issue
Powering on/off behavior
Braking behavior
Safety restraint issue
Smell
Infotainment behavior
Electrical issue
Starting behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Access/entry issue
Lighting behavior
Recent change
Ride/handling behavior
Steering behavior
HVAC behavior
Communication/network issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2023 KIA SELTOS
Filed Jun 22, 2026
Paint bubbling and chipping off. Dull blotches
2021 KIA SELTOS
Filed Jun 21, 2026
Driving my car on Interstate highway going approximately 65 miles an hour, and the engine just stopped. It started chugging.. I then check the engine oil stick, there was very little Oil, and it was very dark and thick. Got the car home and it’s been sitting ever since. I’m going to have to take it to Kia to have it checked. I spoke with corporate they said that if the recall repaired was completed, because there is still engine trouble and that I should be it taken to the closest…
2021 KIA SELTOS
Filed Jun 18, 2026
Engine problems. Car stop running and I had it towed to a local KIA dealer in Medford, Oregon. They said the engine didn't have any oil even though it wasn't time for my next oil change per the mileage sticker. They said the engine has to be replaced. I'm waiting on KIA's approval since it is still under warranty. They have had the car for a week. It's a 2021 KIA Seltos and I'm assuming other people are having the same issue.
2021 KIA SELTOS
Filed Jun 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that the vehicle was intermittently overheating and losing motive power while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the spark plugs and ignition coil packs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact returned the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
2024 KIA SELTOS
Filed Jun 17, 2026
While driving, the vehicle suddenly began handling abnormally. In response, we safely pulled over as quickly as possible. Before we could fully stop, the wheel catastrophically failed. The rim cracked around the entire circumference, the tire completely separated from the vehicle, and the vehicle lost stability and struck the guardrail. As a result of this incident, the vehicle sustained substantial damage, including but not limited to: •Complete destruction of the wheel/rim; •Tire separation;…
2021 KIA SELTOS
Filed Jun 17, 2026
To Whom It May Concern, I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding my 2021 Kia Seltos (VIN: [XXX]). My vehicle was previously serviced by Kia in connection with a recall in 2021. Despite the recall-related repair being completed, the issue has not been resolved. My check engine light continues to illuminate, and my vehicle has repeatedly stalled and completely shut off while stopped at red lights and intersections. This creates a serious safety hazard. When a vehicle unexpectedly loses…
2025 KIA SELTOS
Filed Jun 16, 2026
While driving at night with the Headlights on Low Beam the light that is projected onto the road is a dull yellowish color, not a bright white color. When the High Beam Lights are turned on there is no difference of the light being projected onto the road. While driving from [XXX] to [XXX] on [XXX] I noticed that I was unable to see or read the Exit Signs for any of the Exit Off Ramps or even the Mileage Signs the show the mileage to the next Towns. When I switched from Low Beam to High…
2024 KIA SELTOS
Filed Jun 11, 2026
Since November 2025, this vehicle has experienced repeated loss of power, severe shaking during acceleration, jerking between gear shifts, abnormal humming/grinding noises, and multiple check engine light events. The condition is most noticeable between approximately 40-70 mph and has repeatedly occurred while driving on highways. On multiple occasions, the vehicle struggled to accelerate properly and would not respond normally to throttle input. During one occurrence, the vehicle had…
2021 KIA SELTOS
Filed Jun 9, 2026
Usually the car would be taken to a shop for an oil change and I did it myself last time and realized the oil was pretty low. I checked over the weekend and noticed the dip stick marked the oil as 2/3 full after waiting 10 minutes for it to cool down a bit. This is alarming because when I filled the oil it was close to the max level.
2021 KIA SELTOS
Filed Jun 7, 2026
The infotainment head unit display system suffers from persistent firmware connectivity defects that cause severe system lag, complete screen freezing, and constant Bluetooth/phone disconnections. This directly compromises vehicle safety by rendering mandatory hands-free voice operations completely inoperable while driving, creating an intense electronic driver distraction. Furthermore, the system instability occasionally causes the central display screen to lag or fail to transition, impacting…