2023 Kia Seltos Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2023 Kia Seltos, 13% of the 47 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Glare in the front windshield after I purchased my 2023 Kia Seltos ex awd I noticed a hazardous glare in the front windshield it's coming from the dashboard portions of the dashboard reflects into the windshield making it very difficult to see while driving in direct sunlight this is a safety issue the large glare makes it difficult to see out of the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #11595226, filed 2024-06“Was driving very early in the morning, there were no other vehicles close to me when my windshield suddenly spontaneously cracked up in the upper driver's side corner. The crack started at the upper edge of the windshield and it is expanding. An internet search indicates this is a problem experienced my many other KIA owners.”
NHTSA complaint #11503547, filed 2023-01“On Saturday, December 24th of 2022, the right driver passenger window randomly shattered, the car windows were perfectly fine on Friday, December 23rd . The had been sitting parked in the parking lot in front our house, off and unharmed; which was confirmed by our cameras. The right driver passenger window is composed of tempered glass, and currently the shattered glass is being held together by the tint that was on the window.Yes, the car is available for inspection upon request. As of now my Kia Seltos 2023, is inoperable due to the window being shattered. …”
NHTSA complaint #11499723, filed 2023-01“After purchasing my 2023 KIA SELTOS, I noticed a very distracting glare in the front windshield. A large portion of the dashboard reflects into the windshield which is especially risky when driving while facing in the direction of the sunlight. I contacted the dealership almost immediately and explained that there is a terrible glare in the windshield. I asked if it's because the little black dots around the rear view mirror are predominantly on one side and he said, No, that's how they all are . I've never driven a vehicle before with such a bad reflection that I felt it is not safe. …”
NHTSA complaint #11593331, filed 2024-06“Driver side rear door glass exploded spontaneously at 65mph for no reason, sending glass all over the interior. Was on a two lane highway in a remote area with no other traffic. Outside temperature was about 15 degrees. With no other underlying cause apparent. Stopped at the dealer immediately afterwards to have a warranty claim submitted. Kia denied the claim.”
NHTSA complaint #11507114, filed 2023-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Kia Seltos
18 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsSeat 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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