2021 Kia Seltos electrical system problems

47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2021 Kia Seltos — 13% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

13%

share of all complaints

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median reported incident mileage

1 / 2

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“My 2021 Kia Seltos is experiencing engine sputtering/hesitation at approximately 3,000 RPM and the low oil pressure warning light illuminates while the vehicle is stopped or idling. The vehicle has been taken to an authorized Kia dealership for diagnosis. The dealership opened a Kia Techline case…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“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”
filed Jul 29, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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