KnownCarProblems2024 Kia Seltos Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia Seltos, most often about the electrical (37% of complaints). It is 4th of 7 Seltos model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2024 Kia Seltos problems
Electrical
17 complaints · 37%Parts named most often: horn.
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Seltos. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and attempting to depress the horn there was no sound coming from the horn. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failure began in 2023. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…
Engine
10 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: engine.
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 20%Transmission
6 complaints · 13%Driver assistance
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, assist.
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: windshield.
Speed control
3 complaints · 7%Fuel system
3 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Kia Seltos recalls
Air bags
Risk: An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: pump
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2024 Kia Seltos
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Seltos?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (17 complaints); engine (10 complaints); other or unspecified (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Seltos have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 22, 2023 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Kia Seltos?
- It is 4th of 7 Seltos model years by number of complaints, with 46 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.