What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2024 KIA Seltos

Typical pattern

26.5% of complaints about the 2024 KIA Seltos came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2024 vehicle — around the middle of the 178 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 1.8 yr in service. The most-reported system is electrical system (16 complaints), typically at 1.3 yr or about 11,000 miles.

Complaints
68
Median age at failure
1.8 yr
Median mileage
300 n=4
Crash / fire / tow
17.6% of reports
Safety recalls
2 1 do not drive

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Electrical system
16 reports · 11,000 mi
1.3 yr
0%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

23V531000 2023-07-31 Do not drive
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.

An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

23V830000 2023-12-22
Air bags

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.

An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.

In owners’ own words

Electrical system 300 mi 5 mo in service
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle shut off with several messages displayed. The contact was able to restart the vehicle despite the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure but initially offered no assistance. The contact recently stated that a "Low Oil" warning light was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it remained in dealer possession. The vehicle was not serviced or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300.
Electrical system mileage not reported 9 mo in service
Junction box malfunction. This part is available for inspection upon request. My safety was at risk because my car was locked on Park, power steering lost, windows locked closed, decrease in acceleration after manually over riding the Park shift. Problem has not confirmed by the dealer. The component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representative. All the warning lamps lit up when the car was manually overridden by the Park shift lock. This problem appeared 5 weeks after purchase as a brand new vehicle.
Electrical system mileage not reported 6 mo in service
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that the horn failed to produce a sound while being pressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the horn needed to be replaced. The horn had been replaced. The failure occurred twice; however, the contact stated that the failure only occurred in freezing temperatures. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired a second time. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Other Seltos model years

2024202320222021

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