2021 Kia Seltos Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 12%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2021 Kia Seltos, 12% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver side mirror is distorted. I drove it home from the dealership after having the dealer replace the mirror before we left the lot (we noticed it when before drove off the lot) then just drove and it was still warped. I was scared to switch lanes. The distortion happens when the car is both stationary and in motion, on highway and on the streets.”
NHTSA complaint #11395493, filed 2021-02, 41 miles“Forward collision avoidance assist (FCA), radar sensor do not work, never get alarms or warning when an collision is eminent. Contacted kiausa and dealer, problem not solved.”
NHTSA complaint #11351025, filed 2020-08, 100 miles“The car makes a jumping/jerking movement & at times, something that seems like a misfire happens. All lights go on and the car will do that jerking issue & become un drivable. This happened to me on the road and I was afraid for my safety as I couldn’t get my car to a safe place immediately. Brought it to my mechanic and he gave me forms of a recall regarding 2021 Kia Seltos which is what I have.”
NHTSA complaint #11715432, filed 2026-02“My car just stopped working while driving on the road. It wouldn’t crank up/ the engine wasn’t operating and the car wouldn’t accelerate. It’s been over a year since my car hasn’t been working. I took it to the dealer and they said the engine wasn’t consuming the oil or something of that sort. No lights came on before it’s like it just went out. It has been inoperable ever since. This was June 2024.”
NHTSA complaint #11681999, filed 2025-08“Hello, I received the anti theft software update on my Kia last year part of the nationwide recall. Today, I had to use my steel key to open the car door and when I did, it started ringing the alarm. The car was unable to start without pressing the open button in my key fob. I had to replace the key fob battery in order for me to get into my car and drive it. I have a steel key, not push to start.”
NHTSA complaint #11614602, filed 2024-09Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Kia Seltos
231 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsEngine cooling
45 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Kia Seltos
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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