repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags
Risk. An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
2024 Kia SeltosProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 47 owner complaints about the 2024 Kia Seltos, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-830 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Kia Seltos has problems
47 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Electrical system
8Engine
6Power train
4Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control
3Visibility/wiper
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Structure
2Wheels
1410 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 18 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 14 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2024 Kia Seltos recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Fluid/lubricant: pump
Park outsideRisk. An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Seltos year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Seltos median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Kia Seltos safety ratings
2024 Kia Seltos SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Seltos owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2nd defective horn failure on my 2024 Seltos. (1st occurrence 08/2025 car backing up into me attempt to use horn to alert that driver and it did not work/ was covered and replaced by KIA as a noted defect ) 2nd occurrence, noticed when another car pulling out in front of me/did not stop at stop…
Traveling on XXX in [XXX] in the left lane with a semi right beside me and the car engine died. The screen showed out in D or N to start engine. Was able to pull off to the right. The car would start but sounded awful and when put into D it died. Had to have it towed. The Kia dealer said it was…
My 2024 Kia Seltos (leased, approximately 19,800 miles) received an over-the-air (OTA) software update on [07/03/2026]. The vehicle's screen prompted me to approve the update and stated it would complete with the ignition off. I approved it and exited the vehicle as instructed by Kia's on-screen…
Own a 2024 Seltos?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.