2024 KIA Seltos Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Seltos years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 KIA Seltos. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Seltos model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (17 complaints, 37%), typically at around 5,650 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 46owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 KIA Seltos problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | 37% | 5,650 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 17% | 300 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | 118 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 KIA Seltos recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
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.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pumpPark 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Traveling on XXX in [XXX] in the left lane with a semi right beside me and the car engine died. The screen showed out in D or N to start engine. Was able to pull off to the right. The car would start but sounded awful and when put into D it died. Had to have it towed. The Kia dealer said it was…
Exhaust starting putting out white smoke and loss of power on accelerator while speeding up. Normally when merging onto highway or taking off after stop. Assumed head gasket with coolant in oil. Took to get oil change, milky/sludgy oil to back up that thought. No coolant in reservoir. Took to…
The vehicle has experienced two separate episodes of severe engine/propulsion malfunction approximately two months apart. During the first incident, the vehicle began shaking and idling roughly and had very little acceleration. Pressing the accelerator caused the engine to rev, but the vehicle…
I need to open a formal safety and warranty complaint regarding my 2024 Kia Seltos. I originally reported an acceleration problem to the dealership when the vehicle was purchased and they said they couldnât duplicate the issue but they did not resolve it.The vehicle shuts off while I was driving…
My 2024 Kia Seltos (leased, approximately 19,800 miles) received an over-the-air (OTA) software update on [07/03/2026]. The vehicle's screen prompted me to approve the update and stated it would complete with the ignition off. I approved it and exited the vehicle as instructed by Kia's on-screen…
Other KIA Seltos years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Seltos | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Seltos | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 Seltos | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 46 | 2 |
| 2023 Seltos | 46 | 2 |
| 2022 Seltos | 74 | 1 |
| 2021 Seltos | 376 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 KIA Seltos?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 KIA Seltos?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 KIA Seltos a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Seltos model years, the 2024 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.