NHTSA Complaint #11713997 — 2021 KIA SELTOS POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11713997
Vehicle	2021 KIA SELTOS
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 20, 2025
Date Filed	January 28, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

I See recalls on transmissions but i don't see one on mine and it is having the same problems as the other Seltos not sure way it's not on a recall list

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