Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Kia Seltos has 34 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
34
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | my sensor does not work and does not detect the gas in tank car wont start or turn on |
| Sep 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE | I just bought the car in July used from Honda there rates on extended warranty for the car at the ti... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact stated that the used car dealer had provided a 2021 Kia Seltos loaner ve... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle is currently in the shop at the local Kia dealership. Over the past week my vehicle has r... |
| Apr 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | DEATH TRAP! Point blank~Engine will STILL Jerk, Skip, Not Do Anything Or even Shut Off Without Warn... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The vehicle in question has been experiencing multiple ongoing mechanical issues, including engine s... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I brought my vehicle to the dealership due to serious safety concerns, including the engine randomly... |
| Mar 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I bought my ‘21 Kia Seltos in 2021. Within the first months it would stall when going uphill and in ... |
| Jan 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was driving down the highway going 65mph when my car would not accelerate any more in the middle o... |
| Jun 6, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I’m not really sure what the problem was. I feel like the car may have lost power and I lost functio... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | You are driving with all windows up in Florida with the temperature outside from 70's to 90's Degree... |
| Dec 18, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | When the auto engine start/stop button is on and I’m stopped at a light, the infotainment system wil... |
| Nov 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Car stalled when at complete stop (at lights or stop signs) The auto restart feature seems to fail. ... |
| Aug 24, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle appeared to restart itself (dashboard lights turned off and immediately turned back on as... |
| Jun 25, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 Teenagers were able to break a window, enter the car, Start the car without use of a key, and driv... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | MY VEHICLE HAS SHOUT OFF ON ME 4 TIMES EITHER WHILE STOPPED AT THE LIGHT/ STOP SIGN . APPROACHING A ... |
| May 18, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 5/18/23 My car shut off with the stop/go feature and would not turn back on. Was able to start once ... |
| May 8, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My car was stolen 4 times due to KIA not installing an immobilizer into my car. My Window was broken... |
| May 8, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | When driving the vehicle the motor will randomly shut off. This is a safety hazard and has been happ... |
| Apr 23, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | The car initially had electrical and engine issues since may of 2022. The engine would fail mid driv... |