2024 Kia Seltos: common problems and reliability
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45 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 Seltos?The 2024 Kia Seltos has 45 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Kia Seltos vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the Seltos?
Across the 6 Seltos model years we track, complaint volume runs from 46 (2023) to 369 (2021). With 45 complaints, the 2024 Seltos sits about the same as the model's median of 46.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2024 Seltos
power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump
Campaign 23V531000Kia 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.
air bags
Campaign 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, creating a low-confidence overall picture.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Seltos. See the full Seltos owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Seltos listings typically run $18,651–$23,798.
Other Seltos model years
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