2024 Kia Seltos recalls and problems

The 2024 Kia Seltos has 2 recalls and 47 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

Park outside warning. Owners are advised to park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, because of a fire risk. Campaign: 23V531000.

How the 2024 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 7 Seltos model years — 4th most.

2recalls

47complaints

4crashes

1fires

2injuries

300median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Air Bags

Dec 22, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V830000 · 2,967 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and replace both side curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC289.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Power Train

Jul 31, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V531000 · 39,765 vehicles

Park outside

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System18

Engine10

Unknown or other9

Power Train6

Forward Collision Avoidance4

Visibility4

Fuel System3

Vehicle Speed Control3

Exterior Lighting2

Lane Departure2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2024 vs. other Kia Seltos years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 Kia Seltos have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2024 Kia Seltos, the latest from Dec 22, 2023 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Seltos?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (18), engine (10), unknown or other (9). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2024 Kia Seltos?

1 recall advises parking outside because of a fire risk. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.