2023 Kia Seltos problems, recalls & reliability

Most-reported problem areas

What owners of similar 2023 Kia Seltos vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.

• ENGINE6 reports
• UNKNOWN OR OTHER4 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 reports
• POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE2 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER2 reports
• VISIBILITY/WIPER2 reports
• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2 reports
• UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE2 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE2 reports
• STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER1 reports

Recalls (2)

• POWER TRAIN23V531000

  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.

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING25V099000

  Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

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