Does the 2024 Kia Seltos have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Kia Seltos, the most recent reported on December 22, 2023 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Seltos?

Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (18 complaints), followed by unknown or other (9).

How many 2024 Kia Seltos complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 47 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2024 Kia Seltos recalls and problems

2 recalls and 47 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Kia Seltos.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2024 Kia Seltos recalls

Air bags

NHTSA campaign 23V830000 · reported December 22, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · 2,967 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
The fix: 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 number for this recall is SC289.

Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, pump

NHTSA campaign 23V531000 · reported July 31, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · 39,765 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix: 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 letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system18
Unknown or other9
Engine8
Power train6
Forward collision avoidance4
Fuel/propulsion system3
Vehicle speed control3
Visibility/wiper3
Engine and engine cooling2
Exterior lighting2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 22, 2026 · Electrical system
2nd defective horn failure on my 2024 Seltos. (1st occurrence 08/2025 car backing up into me attempt to use horn to alert that driver and it did not work/ was covered and replaced by KIA as a noted defect ) 2nd occurrence, noticed when another car pulling out in front of me/did not stop at stop sign, I attempted to…

Oct 3, 2026 · Electrical system
Traveling on … in […] in the left lane with a semi right beside me and the car engine died. The screen showed out in D or N to start engine. Was able to pull off to the right. The car would start but sounded awful and when put into D it died. Had to have it towed. The Kia dealer said it was from moisture on the…

Sep 16, 2026 · Engine
Exhaust starting putting out white smoke and loss of power on accelerator while speeding up. Normally when merging onto highway or taking off after stop. Assumed head gasket with coolant in oil. Took to get oil change, milky/sludgy oil to back up that thought. No coolant in reservoir. Took to dealership, they claim…

Sep 10, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
The vehicle has experienced two separate episodes of severe engine/propulsion malfunction approximately two months apart. During the first incident, the vehicle began shaking and idling roughly and had very little acceleration. Pressing the accelerator caused the engine to rev, but the vehicle would barely move. A…

Sep 3, 2026 · Power train
I need to open a formal safety and warranty complaint regarding my 2024 Kia Seltos. I originally reported an acceleration problem to the dealership when the vehicle was purchased and they said they couldn’t duplicate the issue but they did not resolve it.The vehicle shuts off while I was driving, and afterward would…

Seltos model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2021	2	378	13	6
2022	1	76	6	3
2023	2	47	4	0
2024	2	47	4	1
2025	0	13	1	0
2026	0	4	1	0
2027	0	2	0	0

Across all years, the 2021 Seltos has the most complaints (378). All Kia Seltos years →

Questions

Does the 2024 Kia Seltos have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Kia Seltos, the most recent reported on December 22, 2023 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Seltos?: Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (18 complaints), followed by unknown or other (9).
How many 2024 Kia Seltos complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 47 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 22, 2026.