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Kia Seltos: recalls and fuel economy
4recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
1with a "park outside" advisory
Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Recall campaigns by model year
Recalls by component
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Air Bags1
Power Train1
Engine1
EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost
| Model year | Fuel | Combined | EPA yearly fuel cost | Versions |
|---|
| 2021 | Regular Gasoline | 27–31 MPG | $2,150–$2,500 | 3 |
| 2022 | Regular Gasoline | 27–31 MPG | $2,150–$2,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | Regular Gasoline | 27–31 MPG | $2,150–$2,500 | 3 |
| 2024 | Regular Gasoline | 26–31 MPG | $2,150–$2,600 | 3 |
| 2025 | Regular Gasoline | 25–31 MPG | $2,150–$2,700 | 3 |
| 2026 | Regular Gasoline | 25–29 MPG | $2,300–$2,700 | 2 |
| 2027 | Regular Gasoline | 26–30 MPG | $2,250–$2,600 | 3 |
Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.
All recall campaigns, newest first
Engine And Engine Cooling · about 137,256 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
Risk: Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025.…
Air Bags · about 2,967 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
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…
Power Train · about 39,765 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
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…
Engine · about 147,249 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Kia will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. The recall began June 11, 2021.…
Summaries are NHTSA's own text, shortened. Read the full notice on NHTSA's site via the campaign number.