Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Kia Seltos has 55 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
55
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Engine stalled at stoplight. Was able to restart and pulled into closest parking lot where it began ... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Shuddered into limp mode at a stop sign. Has a sever shudder that throws it into limp mode, loses ab... |
| Jan 31, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My Seltos had a recall in 2021 (recall number SC209) because the piston oil rings were not property ... |
| Jan 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle is included in NHTSA Recall 25V099 / Kia SC336 for defective piston oil rings. The vehicl... |
| Jan 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Piston oil ring recall update complete in July 20 25. A month later key fob battery dies. Replaced k... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | After being stopped while driving when the car turns off, when re-starting sometimes the car will tu... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am writing regarding my vehicle, a 2021 Kia Seltos LX - VIN Number [XXX] , which is subject to a r... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My 2021 Kia Seltos is experiencing engine problems that match the piston-ring defect involved in Kia... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Oil pressure light illuminated, extreme engine knocking, failed acceleration power and engine stalli... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Awd coupler which impacting steering and the car shuts off while driving , all the issues accured af... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Issue started to occur around 40,000 miles, when excellerating from a stop to about 30mph and when t... |
| May 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2021 Kia Seltos has an active safety recall related to the engine (Recall #SC336). The dealership... |
| May 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | We have a 2021 Kia Seltos. It was purchased 09/2023 as a certified pre-owned vehicle. Purchased from... |
| Apr 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I See recalls on transmissions but i don't see one on mine and it is having the same problems as the... |
| Apr 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Got to engine light error codes: P030100 and P030000. Happened 3 times: 1st time had loss of power ... |
| Apr 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | In April of this year I took my 2021 Kia seltos to Ourisman Kia of Fairfax (10601 US-50 Fairfax, VA ... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Apr 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My car was checked for a recall regarding the vehicle burning oil and the piston rings. The fix for... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | THE CAR WAS MAKING A GRINDING SOUND, VIBRATES, SLOWS DOWN. GRINDING SOUND IS LIKE GRINDING GEARS OR ... |
| Mar 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Related to the SC336 recall. My 2021 Kia seltos. I brought it in to the dealership before the recall... |