Most-reported problems

Across 350 owner complaints filed on the 2021 Kia Seltos

• Engine61%
• Power Train18%
• Electrical System13%
• Unknown or Other13%
• Engine and Engine Cooling11%
• Fuel/propulsion System7%

Share of complaints naming each system — a signal of what owners report most on this model, not a failure rate. The denominator is people who filed a complaint, not every owner. Complaints are filed with the US regulator; the same models are sold in Canada.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns issued by the manufacturer

• Engine

  Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.

  Campaign 21V259000

• Engine and Engine Cooling · Engine · Hard Parts Internal/mechanical

  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.

  Campaign 25V099000

Recall campaigns are manufacturer-issued and fixed free of charge. This is the US campaign set matched by year, make and model — it is not a check against a specific VIN, and Canadian campaigns may differ.