2024 KIA SELTOS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
56
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2024 KIA SELTOS
The 2024 KIA SELTOS has received a total of 56 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (12 complaints), Unknown Or Other (8 complaints), and Engine (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2024 KIA SELTOS
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2024 KIA SELTOS, potentially affecting up to 85,464 vehicles.
Recall 23V830000 — AIR BAGS
| 2,967 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 23V830000 — AIR BAGS
| 2,967 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 23V531000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
| 39,765 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 23V531000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
| 39,765 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2024 KIA SELTOS
56 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 KIA SELTOS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationsumptankdrain Plug | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Assist | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Came out of work to a cracked windshield. There was no crack in my windshield prior to this. The crack spans across half of the windshield requiring a full replacement which is going to come completely out of pocket for me because I had a $1000 deductible. Had I known this was such a common issue with this year make and model, I would’ve opted for the $0 glass deductible. As many others have reported and stated, this was never an issue I’ve had with any other vehicle I’ve owned. It is clearly a manufacturing defect and SHOULD be covered by Kia. I’ve had this car for 7 months.
While driving in traffic, my 2024 Kia Seltos suddenly shut down without warning again. I lost propulsion while the vehicle was in motion with passengers inside, creating an immediate safety hazard. The issue appears electrical or powertrain-related. This occurred during normal operation and could result in a serious crash. My vehicle shutting down in active traffic with passengers is unacceptable, and there is no recall remedy in place to correct this hazard. I am requesting a manufacturer-level resolution under Ohio Lemon Law and the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act.
While driving in traffic, my 2024 Kia Seltos suddenly shut down without warning again. I lost propulsion while the vehicle was in motion with passengers inside, creating an immediate safety hazard. The issue appears electrical or powertrain-related. This occurred during normal operation and could result in a serious crash. My vehicle shutting down in active traffic with passengers is unacceptable, and there is no recall remedy in place to correct this hazard. I am requesting a manufacturer-level resolution under Ohio Lemon Law and the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act.
The dashboard goes completely black and will not work when it is really cold outside. This is a dangerous problem because I cannot see my speedometer, how much gas I have in my car, or the engine temperature. I have been to the Kia dealership 3 or 4 times for this problem and have them report it to Kia. They always tell me that they cannot replicate the problem so they cannot fix it. I have video evidence of this happening and have showed it to the dealership. This has happened now for 2 winters. There have been no warning messages or anything before this happens.
The dashboard goes completely black and will not work when it is really cold outside. This is a dangerous problem because I cannot see my speedometer, how much gas I have in my car, or the engine temperature. I have been to the Kia dealership 3 or 4 times for this problem and have them report it to Kia. They always tell me that they cannot replicate the problem so they cannot fix it. I have video evidence of this happening and have showed it to the dealership. This has happened now for 2 winters. There have been no warning messages or anything before this happens.
Safety Rating for the 2024 KIA SELTOS
The 2024 KIA SELTOS received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2024 KIA SELTOS
Kia America, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2024 KIA SELTOS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_ELE382 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) software on some 2021-2025MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from November 20, 2019 through January 13. 2025. When the key fob is stored near the vehicle, a signal generated by the IBU...
TSB_ELE359 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: OIL CHANGE REMINDER RESETOPERATION LOGIC (SA592) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Integrated Control Unit ‘ICU’ software on certain 2024-2025MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles equipped with 1.6L T-GDI GAMMA engines produced from February 14, 2023 through June 29, 2024. The affected vehicles are not...
TSB_TRA114 — POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AWD/4WD COUPLING ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT (CA2503) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under ELE374, titled ‘Service Action: AWD Coupling Actuator Logic Improvement (SA605)’. If the affected vehicles experience a loss of AWD capability (FWD continues to operate but there is no...
TSB_TRA114 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AWD/4WD COUPLING ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT (CA2503) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under ELE374, titled ‘Service Action: AWD Coupling Actuator Logic Improvement (SA605)’. If the affected vehicles experience a loss of AWD capability (FWD continues to operate but there is no...
TSB_CHA121_R2 — SUSPENSION
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT STRUT BEARING & SPRING PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to replace the front strut bearing and upper spring pad on...
WTY038_OWNR — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY038) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn assembly in 2021-2024 MY Seltos vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000...
TSB_ELE317 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2024MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc.) and/or AVN screen freezing while using Apple CarPlay®/Android...
TSB_ELE317 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2024MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc.) and/or AVN screen freezing while using Apple CarPlay®/Android...
TSB_ELE307 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
This bulletin provides information to inspect the function of the power door mirror switch on certain 2024MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from May 29, 2023 through July 19, 2023, which may exhibit an inoperative (left and/or right side) power door mirror. The power door mirror switch may have a larger...
TSB_ELE307 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information to inspect the function of the power door mirror switch on certain 2024MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from May 29, 2023 through July 19, 2023, which may exhibit an inoperative (left and/or right side) power door mirror. The power door mirror switch may have a larger...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2024 KIA SELTOS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA SELTOS
- 2021 KIA SELTOS — 415 complaints
- 2022 KIA SELTOS — 83 complaints
- 2023 KIA SELTOS — 59 complaints
- 2024 KIA SELTOS (current)
- 2025 KIA SELTOS — 14 complaints
- 2026 KIA SELTOS — 0 complaints
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