Kia Seltos Unspecified or other problems
0.9 vs. all vehicles Within ±30% year on year
45 of the 559 complaints about the Kia Seltos (8.1%) concern Unspecified or other, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 0.9× the Unspecified or other share across all tracked vehicles.
45Complaints · Unspecified or other
8.1%Share of complaints
0.9×vs. all vehicles
11Last 12 months
13.3%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
11 Unspecified or other complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 13 in the 12 months before — down 15%.
6 of these reports (13.3%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Unspecified or other for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 11 · Previous 12 months: 13
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.
I am reporting multiple safety concerns involving my leased 2025 Kia Seltos, which currently has approximately 22,000 miles. I first reported an unusual smell coming from the vehicle in June 2025.
The fuel pump that is located within the fuel tank and under my seat somehow got a crack on a less than 5 year old car. I've had several people and mechanics tell me that that is rare with a car of that age.
*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.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Unspecified or other for the tracked model years.