2024 Kia Seltos recalls and problems

The 2024 Kia Seltos has 2 safety recalls and 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer.

Urgent: recall 23V-531 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

4 / 1

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2024 Kia Seltos vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2024 Kia Seltos recalls

Recall 23V-830: Air Bags

Reported Dec 22, 2023 · 2,967 vehicles affected · Kia America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

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.

Recall 23V-531: Power Train

Park outsideReported Jul 31, 2023 · 39,765 vehicles affected · Kia America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

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.

2024 Kia Seltos problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	18
Unknown or Other	9
Engine	8
Power Train	6
Forward Collision Avoidance	5
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Visibility/Wiper	3
Fuel/Propulsion System	3
Structure	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Lane Departure	2

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 3
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
Electrical System › Horn — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Sump/Tank › Drain Plug — 1
Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
Visibility › Windshield — 1
Lane Departure › Assist — 1
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 300 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2024 Kia Seltos complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Oct 22, 2026

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 sign, I attempted to use horn to alert that driver, horn did not work. I have taken car to KIA dealership, evaluated horn, noted it is defective. Now going on 3rd week of waiting for part for 3rd horn

Electrical System · reported Oct 3, 2026

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 from moisture on the thermostat. The screen was showing many different errors while sitting on the interstate. Very scary!!!! There was no warning it just died going 72 MPH in the left lane! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Engine · reported Sep 16, 2026

Exhaust starting putting out white smoke and loss of power on accelerator while speeding up. Normally when merging onto highway or taking off after stop. Assumed head gasket with coolant in oil. Took to get oil change, milky/sludgy oil to back up that thought. No coolant in reservoir. Took to dealership, they claim lack of maintenance despite all maintenance records. They will not report records to kia corporate leading to denied warranty. Will not provide testing results. Claimed piston rings were destroyed. Would not give explanation for loss of coolant. Will not speed up going onto highway…

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Sep 10, 2026

The vehicle has experienced two separate episodes of severe engine/propulsion malfunction approximately two months apart. During the first incident, the vehicle began shaking and idling roughly and had very little acceleration. Pressing the accelerator caused the engine to rev, but the vehicle would barely move. A diagnostic scan performed afterward showed DTC P0171 (System Too Lean), but the code was subsequently cleared. The vehicle later returned to normal operation and a Kia dealer was unable to reproduce the condition. During the most recent incident, the vehicle again began idling very…

Power Train · reported Sep 3, 2026

I need to open a formal safety and warranty complaint regarding my 2024 Kia Seltos. I originally reported an acceleration problem to the dealership when the vehicle was purchased and they said they couldnât duplicate the issue but they did not resolve it.The vehicle shuts off while I was driving, and afterward would not accelerate beyond approximately 15 mph. I believe the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and I want this documented as an unresolved recurring defect. I did make complaints to Rick case Kia of sunrise and at the time took it back up there three times in the month I purchased it.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Kia Seltos have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Kia Seltos: 23V-830 (air bags), 23V-531 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Kia Seltos?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (18 reports), followed by unknown or other (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 300 miles.

Are Kia recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.