2.82 vs. todos los vehículos Variación interanual menor al 30 %
351 de las 559 quejas sobre el Kia Seltos (62,8 %) se refieren a Motor, el área de problemas principal del modelo. Esa proporción es 2,8× la de Motor en el conjunto de vehículos seguidos.
351Quejas · Motor
62.8%Porcentaje de quejas
2.82×vs. todos los vehículos
131Últimos 12 meses
3.4%Porcentaje con choque o incendio
2Retiros relacionados
Análisis
En los últimos 12 meses se presentaron 131 quejas de Motor, frente a 120 en los 12 meses anteriores: un aumento del 9 %.
12 de estas quejas (3,4 %) describen un choque o incendio, con 2 lesiones y 0 muertes mencionadas.
2 campañas de retiro corresponden a esta área; la más reciente es la campaña 25V099000 (2025-02-17, años-modelo 2021, 2022 y 2023).
I had two incidents with the Kia listed above involving the feature where the engine stops when at a light, and then turns back on when foot is removed from brake. The first instance happened in a parking lot while I was maneuvering into a spot.
Motor · 2026-08-23 · ODI 11758909 · Choque
Car cutoff. Started back up to get off interstate. Saw smoke under hood and got it. Within 5 min sparks under the frame and then 10-15 min later flames
Motor · 2026-07-29 · ODI 11753443 · Incendio
The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine, oil pressure, and charging system warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle stalled.
Motor · 2026-10-08 · ODI 11769839
As I was driving my 2021 KIA SELTOS LX AWD, at approximately 45 mph, my car had stalled causing an injury to my facial area, specifically my nose.
Motor · 2026-10-07 · ODI 11769588
While I was driving off the freeway, my vehicle suddenly stalled while I was in motion. The vehicle restarted, but shortly afterward it stalled again.
Motor · 2026-10-07 · ODI 11769754
RECALL EVASION & TIMELINE FRAUD REPORT Filing formal complaint against Kia America & Kia of Cerritos (CA) for evasion of mandate under Safety Recall SC336 (NHTSA 25V099). 1.
Motor · 2026-10-06 · ODI 11769472
Extractos de quejas presentadas ante la NHTSA (en inglés), recortados. El número ODI es el identificador del registro en la NHTSA.
Retiros relacionados
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Número 25V099000 · 2025-02-17 · Años-modelo: 2021, 2022, 2023
Resumen: 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.
Solución: 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. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.
ENGINE Número 21V259000 · 2021-04-13 · Años-modelo: 2021
Resumen: 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.
Solución: 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. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC209.
