2021 Kia Seltos vehicle speed control problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2021 Kia Seltos — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a complete stop with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into a tree, where the vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated that the brake pedal remained depressed during the…”
filed Jun 26, 2026
“Shuddered into limp mode at a stop sign. Has a sever shudder that throws it into limp mode, loses ability to drive in reverse and then loses ability to drive at all. Has issues shifting gears while driving causing the engine to rev itself while driving. Vehicle has left me stranded on multiple…”
filed Feb 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Seltos years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Seltos | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Kia Seltos
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.