Kia Seltos Interior & equipment problems
43 of the 534 complaints about the Kia Seltos (8.1%) concern Interior & equipment, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 0.9× the Interior & equipment share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Interior & equipment complaints peak with the 2021 model (20, 6% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1). 12 Interior & equipment complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 11 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “engine april”, “milwaukee”, “stolen”, “flames” and “didn't”. 6 of these reports (14.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Interior & equipment for the tracked model years.
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 12 · Previous 12 months: 11
Common terms in reports
- engine april3
- milwaukee3
- stolen4
- flames4
- didn't6
- security3
What owners report
I pulled into the drive and put the car in park I left it running for the air conditioner.I got out opened back door to adjust the babies car seat shut the door and went into the house.
I am unsure what part of my car malfunctioned. I had my foot on the brake when my car began to surge forward and accelerate itself, crashing me into a tree because the steering completely stopped working as well. It is available for inspection upon request.
*The end of March, my car suddenly started making an awful grinding noise, jerking, slowing down even with foot on excellerator. Towed to nearest Lia in Leesburg. Couldn't find anything wrong. Happened two more times didn't take in.
I have a Kia Seltos 2021 AWD EX 24,700 mi. that was recalled and new engine put in on April 12th 2025 to fix grinding noise that occurred 4 times the end of March starting on the 17th 2025. On Dec. 12th 2025 Grinding noise started again.
My engine was replaced April 9. 2025 because of piston issues. I had taken it in a few weeks prior for terrible grinding noise, shaking, and slowing down. They didn't find anything wrong.
Came out of work to a cracked windshield. There was no crack in my windshield prior to this. The crack spans across half of the windshield requiring a full replacement which is going to come completely out of pocket for me because I had a $1000 deductible.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Interior & equipment for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Kia Seltos
Frequently asked questions
How common are Interior & equipment problems on the Kia Seltos?
43 of the 534 complaints about the Kia Seltos (8.1%) concern Interior & equipment, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 0.9× the Interior & equipment share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Kia Seltos model years have the most Interior & equipment complaints?
By model year, Interior & equipment complaints peak with the 2021 model (20, 6% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1).
Is there a recall for Kia Seltos Interior & equipment problems?
No recall campaign addresses Interior & equipment for the tracked model years.