2023 Kia Seltos engine problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Kia Seltos — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car was taken In for service and tech noted was low on oil and looked as if was burning oil and advised of a recall. My VIN for my 2023 didn’t come back as effected but clearly is having same issue as the recall on the others with same year and make.”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“I had two incidents with the Kia listed above involving the feature where the engine stops when at a light, and then turns back on when foot is removed from brake. The first instance happened in a parking lot while I was maneuvering into a spot. The accelerator sensor sent my car forward at a high…”
filed Aug 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damageCampaign 25V099000 · Feb 17, 2025
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under SC336 titled “Engine Inspection/Replacement and ECM Logic Improvement”.
SC336YZ_TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 4, 2025
Engine problems in other Seltos years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Seltos | 8 | 18% |
| 2022 Seltos | 37 | 51% |
| 2021 Seltos | 224 | 61% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.