Kia Seltos recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Kia Seltos, newest first. Last verified Sep 14, 2026.
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- Feb 17, 2025Fire risk2021–2023 Kia Seltos, 2021–2023 Kia Soul — Engine and Engine Cooling
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
25V099000 · 137K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Dec 22, 2023Crash risk2024 Kia Seltos, 2023 Kia Soul — Air Bags
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.
23V830000 · 3K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jul 31, 2023Fire risk2023–2024 Kia Seltos, 2023 Kia Soul, 2023 Kia Sportage — Power Train
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.
23V531000 · 40K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Apr 13, 2021Fire risk2021 Kia Seltos, 2020–2021 Kia Soul — Engine
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.
21V259000 · 147K units · Kia Motors America