NHTSA vehicle safety data
2024 Kia Seltos
The 2024 Kia Seltos has 2 NHTSA recalls and 38 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Kia dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2024 Kia Seltos. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
AIR BAGS
NHTSA #23V830000Reported December 22, 2023 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
NHTSA #23V531000Reported July 31, 2023 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Free manufacturer 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 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.