2021 Kia Seltos fuel/propulsion system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2021 Kia Seltos — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
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
“Severe Safety Hazard, Corporate Negligence, and Delayed Repair: * After picking the vehicle up following the secondary service, a heavy, toxic smell of raw gasoline began pouring directly through the cabin’s HVAC vents while driving. * I immediately called the dealership. A representative consulted…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Seltos years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Seltos | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 Seltos | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Kia Seltos
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.