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Year · Make · Model

2023 KIA Seltos

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

2
Open recalls
42
NHTSA complaints
1
Defect investigations
50
Service bulletins

NCAP safety

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Consumer complaints

42 filed
3
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Engine
    15
  • Unknown OR Other
    15
  • Electrical System
    13
  • Power Train
    4
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER
    3
  • Forward Collision AVOIDANCE: Warnings
    3
  • Service Brakes
    3
  • Lane DEPARTURE: Blind Spot Detection
    2

Recalls

2 campaigns
25V099000·ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL2025-02-17

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.

RiskEngine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

FixDealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.

23V531000·POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP2023-07-31

Park outside

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.

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

FixOwners 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.

NHTSA investigations

1 action
AQ25001·ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL2025-08-06 → 2025-12-18

Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

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