Worst 2023 Kia Seltos Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Kia Seltos.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 15 | — | — | 40,150 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 39,313 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2023 Kia Seltos
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~216,786 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
Other Kia Seltos Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Seltos reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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