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2023 Kia Seltos Engine Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
38%of 47 total for the year
Median mileage
40,150miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine of the 2023 Kia Seltos, 38% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,150 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Unknown. Was told there was a recall when i took it in for my first oil change over a year ago, was told that they would call me when the part came in, then never heard from anyone. Just took it back in couple months ago and mentioned it again and nothing was ever said. They did confirm that it had a recall but werent too concern about it”

NHTSA complaint #11617329, filed 2024-09

“In April 2025 my vehicle had a recall (1: SC336 or 25V099), I brought it into a Kia dealership, they said it failed the test, and needed a new engine (i was without a vehicle for weeks, dealership said they did not have any loaners until after 14 days). They then call back weeks later saying the test was faulty, and i could have my car back. They said to keep an eye on it if there are any issues regarding the recall to come back. …”

NHTSA complaint #11719832, filed 2026-02

“The gages fall all the way down, I’m not able to accelerate, engine light, traction light, tire pressure light, crash detection light, and other lights come on and prevents me from being able to drive. This happened on the interstate and almost caused an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #11727703, filed 2026-03

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11762198, filed 2026-09

“Car burns/ consumes oil constantly having to top off 2-3 quarts every 1,000 miles maybe even less I do my oil change every 3,000 miles Kia auto contract state I need to do oil change every 5,000”

NHTSA complaint #11724333, filed 2026-03

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202518%
2024817%
20231838%
20224053%
202123161%

Other parts of the 2023 Kia Seltos

Other or unknown
17 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology