Kia Seltos problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Kia Seltos model year, from official NHTSA data.
511
NHTSA complaints
4
recall campaigns
294
service bulletins (TSBs)
1
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kia Seltos | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2025 Kia Seltos | 12 | 0 | — |
| 2024 Kia Seltos | 42 | 2 | 27 |
| 2023 Kia Seltos | 44 | 2 | 51 |
| 2022 Kia Seltos | 71 | 1 | 82 |
| 2021 Kia Seltos | 354 | 2 | 134 |
Common problems
- Kia Seltos engine problems271
- Kia Seltos electrical system problems85
- Kia Seltos power train problems82
- Kia Seltos engine and engine cooling problems55
- Kia Seltos fuel/propulsion system problems25
- Kia Seltos forward collision avoidance problems17
- Kia Seltos vehicle speed control problems13
- Kia Seltos air bags problems11
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall EffectivenessAQ25001 · opened Aug 6, 2025 · closed Dec 18, 2025