Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Kia Seltos has 32 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
32
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Can smell gas fumes in and around car. Afraid to drive. Took to dealer. Fuel pump and associated ... |
| Dec 14, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The car makes a jumping/jerking movement & at times, something that seems like a misfire happens. Al... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle having issues with A/C. Engine light comes on and gives code P0070 Ambient Air Temperature S... |
| May 12, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was going to park my car the second I went to change gears my car accelerated forward through a ba... |
| May 5, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Kia released safety recall letters on 4/4/25 (SC336). I requested the recall service from my local d... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I have had this car for about two years. A year ago I was having issues with the car stalling, and t... |
| Apr 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I received a recall letter for my Kia 2021 Seltos EX 2.0 dated 4-4-25 for piston oil ring and engin... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | In January my husband was driving the Kia and it broke down. We took it to the mechanic and they sai... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My engine was replaced April 9. 2025 because of piston issues. I had taken it in a few weeks prior f... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Received a letter from KIA Headquarters stating a recall for piston oil rings and possibly engine fa... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a Kia Seltos 2021 AWD EX 24,700 mi. that was recalled and new engine put in on April 12th 202... |
| Jan 29, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Horn stopped working. This puts me and passengers at a safety risk as I am unable to alert other dri... |
| Sep 14, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hello, I received the anti theft software update on my Kia last year part of the nationwide recall. ... |
| Jun 23, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My car just stopped working while driving on the road. It wouldn’t crank up/ the engine wasn’t opera... |
| Jun 26, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle was sputtering and then shut off and would not start. I called KIA and had it towed to D... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | A Unknown component has failed with the vehicles fuel system. The service center at the Kia Dealersh... |
| Nov 26, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car door flew open while I was driving. Car did not recognize that my door was open. The locking ... |
| Apr 24, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When driving long distance, (over 5 hours) all of the emergency lights and collision warnings appear... |
| Jan 13, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | This car was recalled for issues with oil piston rings receiving incorrect "coating" when made. Our... |
| Jan 11, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Along with hundreds of others who have had their KIAS stolen, my 2021 Kia Seltos S was stolen on Jan... |