CarRecallWatchThe 2024 Kia Seltos has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (18 reports).
2024 Kia Seltos recalls
Side curtain airbags may deploy unexpectedly
Some vehicles have a manufacturing error that can cause the side curtain airbags to deploy without warning.
Transmission Oil Pump Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components.
Most common 2024 Kia Seltos problems
Problem areas named in the 47 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
What owners report
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 use horn to alert that driver, horn did not work. I have taken car to KIA dealership, evaluated horn, noted it is defective. Now going on 3rd week of waiting for part for 3rd horn
Traveling on XXX in [XXX] 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 thermostat. The screen was showing many different errors while sitting on the interstate. Very scary!!!! There was no warning it just died going 72 MPH in the left lane! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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 lack of maintenance despite all maintenance records. They will not report records to kia corporate leading to denied warranty. Will not provide testing results. Claimed piston rings were destroyed. Would not give explanation for loss of coolant. Will not speed up going onto highway and continues to put out white smoke. No lights on vehicle.
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 diagnostic scan performed afterward showed DTC P0171 (System Too Lean), but the code was subsequently cleared. The vehicle later returned to normal operation and a Kia dealer was unable to reproduce the condition. During the most recent incident, the vehicle again began idling very roughly and then stalled while being driven. The engine was restarted but stalled again. After anoth
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 couldnât duplicate the issue but they did not resolve it.The vehicle shuts off while I was driving, and afterward would not accelerate beyond approximately 15 mph. I believe the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and I want this documented as an unresolved recurring defect. I did make complaints to Rick case Kia of sunrise and at the time took it back up there three times in the month I purchased it. Iâve been dealing with this randomly since I got the car it shuts off while in motion.
2024 Kia Seltos questions
Does the 2024 Kia Seltos have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2024 Kia Seltos: Side curtain airbags may deploy unexpectedly; Transmission Oil Pump Can Overheat and Cause a Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Seltos?
Based on 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (18), Unknown Or Other (9), Engine (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2024 Kia Seltos has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.