NHTSA Data Explorer

Kia Seltos

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

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Complaints

513

Active records

Recalls

4

Active records

TSBs

160

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

17

Crashes

27

Fires

9

Top reported issues — Kia Seltos

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Operating state

218

Engine behavior

175

Fluid issue

146

Reporting mechanism

129

Performance issue

106

Noise

84

Condition issue

82

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

46

Vibration/harshness

42

Thermal issue

41

Driver assistance issue

33

Powering on/off behavior

29

Braking behavior

28

Safety restraint issue

22

Smell

17

Electrical issue

15

Infotainment behavior

15

Starting behavior

15

Safety restraint behavior

11

Steering behavior

8

Access/entry issue

7

Lighting behavior

7

Recent change

7

Ride/handling behavior

6

HVAC behavior

5

Communication/network issue

2

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 KIA SELTOS

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The contact's daughter owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that one quart of engine oil or more needed to be added after an oil change had been performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V259000 (Engine); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The…

2021 KIA SELTOS

Filed Jul 19, 2026


My 2021 Kia Seltos 1.6L Turbo GDI is experiencing a severe safety hazard involving catastrophic internal engine failure. The vehicle aggressively consumes its oil supply, running critically low within 1 to 2 weeks. On July 6, 2026, a certified Kia dealership pressure-tested the engine and formally documented NO EXTERNAL LEAKS, while confirming the spark plugs are entirely OIL COATED due to severe internal burning. The dealership noted on the invoice that the vehicle was 9,000 miles due for…

2025 KIA SELTOS

Filed Jul 19, 2026


KiA started a system update while I was driving on a busy road which caused complete loss of engine power and all electrical. This is nuts. What if you’re on the highway driving 70 mph and this happens?

2021 KIA SELTOS

Filed Jul 17, 2026


My engine is damaged and needs replacement. My car starting stalling, when I put the car in reverse the car would stop working, the car starting vibrating and my check engine light came on. When I took it to Southwest Kia dealership, they pulled the recall and stated that the symptoms I was experiencing were what was described in the recall. However, the warranty has refused to repair the recall. I have been without a car for almost 6 weeks. The warranty keeps saying my VIN is not associated…

2021 KIA SELTOS

Filed Jul 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving uphill at 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to pull over, and the vehicle experienced engine failure. An independent mechanic or dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed. The contact checked the oil, and there was no oil on the dipstick even though the vehicle had received an oil change two months earlier. The contact…

2021 KIA SELTOS

Filed Jul 14, 2026


The car has less than 50,000 miles on it and the transmission is malfunctioning. Something about the dual clutch system losing protection. It has lost more than 70%. I knew there was a problem when the car reported transmission temp hot.

2022 KIA SELTOS

Filed Jul 11, 2026


My 2022 Kia Seltos is burning through oil at a very high rate. I was reading that there is a recall for 2021-2023 Kia Seltos for this exact issue with the engine, but my vin from my vehicle is not listed on the recall. I spoke with Naperville, IL Kia and they advised I would have to buy a new engine.

2021 KIA SELTOS

Filed Jul 7, 2026


My Kia has been stalling, shaking, and just driving extremely badly for the past year. This day, I was driving on 55, and the car just stopped and stalled in the middle of highway near Berwyn, IL. This was extremely dangerous and could have honestly been life threatening. I pulled over, turned the car off and on, and was safely able to drive it to Berwyn Kia. Unfortunately, this was not the only time that this has occurred and I’m assuming will not be the last. In addition, I was charged $500+…

2021 KIA SELTOS

Filed Jul 5, 2026


The oil pan is consistently out of oil. It burns up. Causing the engine to stall, shake or grind at times. We have been having this problem for 2 years now. Taken it to 2 different dealerships. They confirmed it needs a new engine however Kia will not replace it for us. It is a known problem with these vehicles and there is a lawsuit currently going on. We have receipts from dealerships, we have been stranded on the side of the road many times and can not drive it due to risk of fire or…

2022 KIA SELTOS

Filed Jul 2, 2026


Crash

I pulled into the drive and put the car in park I left it running for the air conditioner.I got out opened back door to adjust the babies car seat shut the door and went into the house. My in-law told me my car was moving so I ran outside and the car had run into the garage door.The drive has a upward slope so the car was going uphill and seemed to be picking up speed

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.