Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Kia seltos has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
8
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which c...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE | Car burns/ consumes oil constantly having to top off 2-3 quarts every 1,000 miles maybe even less I ... |
| Jan 3, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, there was an a... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | ENGINE | We first noticed that the car was sputtering and jerking when accelerating at highway speeds. It wa... |
| May 12, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | ENGINE | Bought my 2023 Kia seltos new, Been driving it and maintaining the maintaince myself. Vehical has 58... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Dear, I own a 2024 Kia Seltos and have experienced a recurring issue. While driving, I stopped at a... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while at a complete stop with her foot o... |