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2024 Kia Seltos

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
47
Received Aug 2023 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
2
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
1
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Glass shatters or cracks without impact4 complaints · 8.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Horn fails with airbag warning light3 complaints · 6.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Engine stalls and loses power while driving3 complaints · 6.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #23V531000Park outsideKia 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 #23V830000Kia 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.
View recall details

BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Showing all 4 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

Brakes

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Steering, suspension & tires

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2024 Kia Seltos
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MonthComplaints
August 20231
September 20230
October 20232
November 20230
December 20232
January 20240
February 20241
March 20241
April 20240
May 20241
June 20240
July 20240
August 20241
September 20241
October 20240
November 20240
December 20241
January 20253
February 20250
March 20253
April 20250
May 20251
June 20254
July 20253
August 20250
September 20252
October 20252
November 20251
December 20252
January 20262
February 20264
March 20260
April 20260
May 20261
June 20262
July 20261
August 20260
September 20263
October 20262
Total47

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Glass shatters or cracks without impact48.5%2.9×
Horn fails with airbag warning light36.4%26.1×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Oct 2026
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.4%
Engine stalls and loses power while driving36.4%–
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving36.4%3.7×

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #23V531000July 31, 202339,765 vehicles affected

    Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.

    power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump

    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.

    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 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.

  • NHTSA recall #23V830000December 22, 20232,967 vehicles affected

    air bags

    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.

    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.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2024 Kia Seltos.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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