2021 Kia Seltos
Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2021 Kia Seltos.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On April 7, 2026, the vehicle experienced a 'quiet fade out' stall while in motion, resulting in a total loss of motive… |
| 2026-04-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost aut… |
| 2026-04-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2021 Kia Seltos S 2.0 Nu MPI suffered engine failure at highway speed •The car was found 3 quarts low on oil and Smi… |
| 2026-04-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vehicle: 2021 Kia Seltos VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 71,728 Recall: NHTSA 25V-099 / Kia SC336 (piston oil rings) – Subsequent … |
| 2026-03-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Excessive oil consumption Engine damage or failure Ticking noise from the engine Loss of power when driving Rough idle… |
| 2026-03-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On April 4th 2025 I received a letter concerning NHTSA Recall 25V099 and was asked to have dealership run diagnostics. … |
| 2026-03-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving engine shut off and car will not start. Garage states engine is seized up. It is same engine that Kia rec… |
| 2026-03-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine seems to be failing/affected. The vehicle is currently available for inspection at Huffines Kia in [XXX] wh… |
| 2026-03-12 | ENGINE | No | 1 | I made a turn onto a highway. I got up to 45 mph after my turn and my car stalled. It felt like a was reared ended, my … |
| 2026-03-04 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Engine stalled at stoplight. Was able to restart and pulled into closest parking lot where it began idling hard. Check … |
| 2026-03-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, there was white smoke coming from … |
| 2026-02-26 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to … |
| 2026-02-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On [XXX], check engine light came on with P1327 (PNSS piston noise detection). History includes SC209 recall in 2021 (i… |
| 2026-02-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am filing a complaint regarding my 2021 Kia Seltos 2.0L. While driving, the engine made a continuous rattling noise, … |
| 2026-02-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I had my car to a reliable mechanic who informed me of open recalls on my vehicle. The next morning, while I was drivin… |
| 2026-02-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | [XXX] Kia Seltos engine stalled and then stopped running. Driver attempted to turn engine over with no success. [XXX… |
| 2026-02-01 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V099000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE … |
| 2026-02-01 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | Shuddered into limp mode at a stop sign. Has a sever shudder that throws it into limp mode, loses ability to drive in r… |
| 2026-01-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My Seltos had a recall in 2021 (recall number SC209) because the piston oil rings were not property heated which can re… |
| 2026-01-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | When driving the car for a prolonged amount of time at a higher speed, the emissions from the motor back up into to the… |
| 2026-01-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My vehicle is included in NHTSA Recall 25V099 / Kia SC336 for defective piston oil rings. The vehicle has experienced s… |
| 2026-01-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Dealer has denied to look into recall claiming that it is part of a warranty extension when it is a safety recall due t… |
| 2026-01-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | . Over consumption of oil causing engine failure |
| 2026-01-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | my sensor does not work and does not detect the gas in tank car wont start or turn on |
| 2026-01-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On 01/04/26, my vehicle’s Check Engine light came on and the engine was shaking. The next day, my mechanic diagnosed a … |
| 2026-01-03 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Piston oil ring recall update complete in July 20 25. A month later key fob battery dies. Replaced key fob battery ever… |
| 2025-12-23 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the engine started making an abnormal loud… |
| 2025-12-18 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | The Kia was traveling approximately 45 - 50 mph and struck another vehicle that had pulled out from a stop sign. I had… |
| 2025-12-16 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Can smell gas fumes in and around car. Afraid to drive. Took to dealer. Fuel pump and associated gaskets fittings ne… |
| 2025-12-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The car makes a jumping/jerking movement & at times, something that seems like a misfire happens. All lights go on and … |
| 2025-12-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2021 Kia Seltos has experienced repeat internal engine damage related to oil consumption. An intake camshaft previou… |
| 2025-11-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car had 59,522 miles when I purchased it (now has 64,320), and after driving 1,500 miles, it began hot-idle stall with … |
| 2025-11-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have a KIA Seltos 2021 2.0L, Odom 90288, the engine has failed. I was driving when the engine failed and refused to t… |
| 2025-11-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am reporting a failure of the remedy for NHTSA Recall 25V099 (Kia Recall SC336). My 2021 Kia Seltos with the 2.0L Nu … |
| 2025-11-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I took my car to the dealership for the recall fix on its engine where they put the noise sensors in. I told them my c… |
| 2025-11-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | This 2021 Kia Seltos car’s engine has randomly seized up 4 times over the last year causing very serious safety concern… |
| 2025-11-07 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I bought this vehicle brand new in 2021. I noticed at the beginning that when I accelerated that the car would delay i… |
| 2025-10-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator peda… |
| 2025-10-17 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnorma… |
| 2025-10-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2021 Kia Seltos with the 1.6L turbo engine is burning an excessive amount of oil — about one quart every 800–1000 mi… |
| 2025-10-13 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | After being stopped while driving when the car turns off, when re-starting sometimes the car will turn off, I have to p… |
| 2025-10-11 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 2 | I was traveling at approximately 50mph straight through an intersection. The opposing car made a left turn directly in … |
| 2025-10-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Was driving about 25 30 miles an hour coming to a stop and it stalled out all break power and everything cut out manage… |
| 2025-10-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine (62K miles on it) on this vehicle is consuming oil very fast. We took this in several times to no avail but… |
| 2025-10-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am writing regarding my vehicle, a 2021 Kia Seltos LX - VIN Number [XXX] , which is subject to a recall NHTSA #25V099… |
| 2025-09-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I just bought the car in July used from Honda there rates on extended warranty for the car at the time were outrageous … |
| 2025-09-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The auto stop start function of this car is very unsafe. It sometimes does not start back immediately and rolls back. I… |
| 2025-09-23 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | Traveling WB on SR100 approximately 60mph after picking up dinner in [XXX] , Before reaching the turn for 302, a deer j… |
| 2025-09-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On [XXX], while driving my 2021 Kia Seltos (VIN: [XXX] ) on the highway at approximately 70 MPH, the engine suddenly re… |
| 2025-09-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | We received the NHTSA recall # 25VO99 letter from KIA America Corporate Headquarters, dated April 4, 2025. We called t… |