2021 Kia Seltos Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,890miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 Kia Seltos, 2% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,890 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The first time I took my car out a rock hit the windshield and chipped it. Before I could make it home the chip had cracked my windshield and spread to beyond repair. The car has under 100 miles on it and already needs a new windshield. Vehicle was moving approx. 65 MPH on a 4 lane highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11390953, filed 2021-02, 60 miles“I believe Kia is manufacturing / or sourcing very bad quality windshield for their vehicles. I was driving my Kia Seltos at 55 MPH on a city road when a small chip hit my screen which didn't even create any striking sound and the next second I know my windscreen developed this huge crack. My car was approximately 40 days old. Right after that I told my dealership and their response was very cold. They even didn't take any pictures to consult Kia consumer affairs. They said it was an outside influence and they won't consider to cover it under any warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11364580, filed 2020-10, 1,890 miles“Turned rear defroster on before getting on the highway as temps were in the upper 30s. About 5 minutes down the highway there was a loud pop sound and the rear windshield began splintering. By the time we got to a safe place to stop the entire shield was shattered and there were several holes. Purchased trash bags and tape to cover the windshield and during the process most of the glass had fallen a part. We had a 3 hour drive home without being able to see out the rear.”
NHTSA complaint #11772046, filed 2026-10“The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the sunroof shuttered without impact. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,268.”
NHTSA complaint #11504899, filed 2023-02, 51,268 miles“This vehicle has a huge flaw. The design angle of the wind shield picks up a glare from the dash which covers the entire viewing angle from center wind shield to the right. Only really visible when the sun is out. Kia consumer affairs has admitted via email and case statement that it is a design issue and nothing can be done. Photo shows dash glare. Anything that is placed on the dash is reflected on the window shield.”
NHTSA complaint #11377869, filed 2020-12Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Kia Seltos
231 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsOther or unknown
47 complaintsEngine cooling
45 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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