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Kia Seltos

Data refreshed October 25, 2026

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Complaints

561

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

15

Crashes

28

Fires

10

Top reported issues — Kia Seltos

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Operating state

237

Engine behavior

209

Fluid issue

162

Reporting mechanism

144

Performance issue

134

Condition issue

130

Noise

91

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

51

Thermal issue

44

Vibration/harshness

43

Driver assistance issue

37

Powering on/off behavior

34

Braking behavior

29

Safety restraint issue

20

Smell

19

Starting behavior

19

Infotainment behavior

18

Electrical issue

16

Safety restraint behavior

12

Recent change

11

Access/entry issue

9

Steering behavior

9

Lighting behavior

8

HVAC behavior

5

Ride/handling behavior

5

Communication/network issue

2

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 KIA SELTOS

Filed Oct 22, 2026


2nd defective horn failure on my 2024 Seltos. (1st occurrence 08/2025 car backing up into me attempt to use horn to alert that driver and it did not work/ was covered and replaced by KIA as a noted defect ) 2nd occurrence, noticed when another car pulling out in front of me/did not stop at stop sign, I attempted to use horn to alert that driver, horn did not work. I have taken car to KIA dealership, evaluated horn, noted it is defective. Now going on 3rd week of waiting for part for 3rd horn

2022 KIA SELTOS

Filed Oct 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, the passenger-side rear window spontaneously shattered with a loud explosive sound, without impact. The failure mileage was 38,341.

2021 KIA SELTOS

Filed Oct 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a grinding noise was heard coming from the transmission. While accelerating at highway speeds, the vehicle experienced a rear jolt. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where examination of the transmission revealed metal shavings inside the transmission output shaft speed sensor. The contact was advised that the transmission required replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and…

2021 KIA SELTOS

Filed Oct 19, 2026


Turned rear defroster on before getting on the highway as temps were in the upper 30s. About 5 minutes down the highway there was a loud pop sound and the rear windshield began splintering. By the time we got to a safe place to stop the entire shield was shattered and there were several holes. Purchased trash bags and tape to cover the windshield and during the process most of the glass had fallen a part. We had a 3 hour drive home without being able to see out the rear.

2022 KIA SELTOS

Filed Oct 19, 2026


The car stalls for no reason at various speeds. So far, the car will restart but I’m obviously concerned about damage to the engine and the safety of passengers when this happens at high speeds. The symptoms appear consistent with the engine recall for faulty piston rings but my vin # is not listed in the recall. I believe the recall should be extended to other vin #’s as others are reporting similar issues and their vin is also not in the recall list. It is available for inspection by Kia.

2023 KIA SELTOS

Filed Oct 19, 2026


My 2024 Kia Seltos, with approximately 50,000 miles, experienced a sudden shutdown while traveling at highway speed, cannot accelerate. The dashboard warning appeared as no key not detected and the brake pedal became extremely hard, making the vehicle difficult to stop. The vehicle subsequently restarted normally. This is a serious safety concern. I am requesting a thorough investigation into the cause of the shutdown, including the main electrical system, power distribution, engine controls,…

2021 KIA SELTOS

Filed Oct 8, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine, oil pressure, and charging system warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that after waiting several minutes, the vehicle returned to normal operation. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the exhaust camshaft and alternator needed to be replaced. The contact stated that in July 2025, the vehicle was taken to a dealer…

2022 KIA SELTOS

Filed Oct 7, 2026


While I was driving off the freeway, my vehicle suddenly stalled while I was in motion. The vehicle restarted, but shortly afterward it stalled again. Due to the repeated stalling and the safety concern, the vehicle had to be towed to a Kia dealership for inspection. The dealership diagnosed the vehicle as having an engine failure. After researching the issue, I found that my vehicle’s make/model and engine are associated with NHTSA Safety Recall Campaign 25V-099 / Kia Recall SC336. The…

2021 KIA SELTOS

Filed Oct 7, 2026


As I was driving my 2021 KIA SELTOS LX AWD, at approximately 45 mph, my car had stalled causing an injury to my facial area, specifically my nose.

2021 KIA SELTOS

Filed Oct 6, 2026


RECALL EVASION & TIMELINE FRAUD REPORT Filing formal complaint against Kia America & Kia of Cerritos (CA) for evasion of mandate under Safety Recall SC336 (NHTSA 25V099). 1. CRITICAL TIMELINE: • [XXX]: Kia Cerritos confirmed NO diagnostic/recall tests were performed. • [XXX]: Dealer documented engine is completely SEIZED from the bottom part (where recalled piston oil rings reside). • [XXX] Kia Corporate denied repair, claiming the vehicle failed/passed an electronic KDS vibration test. 2.…

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Updated October 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.