2023 Kia Seltos problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 44 NHTSA owner complaints, 2 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2023 Kia Seltos vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Owner complaints — 44 NHTSA complaints on file-1
- Recalls — 2 recall campaigns for this model year-6
- NCAP safety rating — 4-star overall government crash rating+5
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2023 Kia Seltos vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- ENGINE6 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER4 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 reports
- POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE2 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER2 reports
- VISIBILITY/WIPER2 reports
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE2 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE2 reports
- STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER1 reports
Recalls (2)
- POWER TRAIN23V531000
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.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING25V099000
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.
Crash-test ratings
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