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2024 Kia Seltos Problems

Compared with other Kia Seltos years

Too new to compare

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2022, 2023

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
47filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
300miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
31 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 28 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2024 Kia Seltos (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2024 Kia Seltos. The part named most often is electrical system, with 18 complaints (38% of the total), followed by other or unknown (9) and engine (8). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 300 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 27 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 17 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Lane departure (2), Steering (2), Body and structure (2), Wheels (2), Air bags (1), Brakes (1), Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “On July 9 while waiting at a red light car randomly turned off, had to put car in park and restart On July 19 while driving about 55mph on an extremely busy interstate highway car shut down completely. I could not restart or shut the car off, car was in drive and we had full power, no issue with battery, no warning signs, we were nearly killed by an 18-wheel truck traveling at normal high speed on this highway. We were eventually pushed off to the side where we sat for 2 hours until family members came. …”

NHTSA complaint #11676008, filed 2025-07

Other or unknown: “While driving, the vehicle suddenly began handling abnormally. In response, we safely pulled over as quickly as possible. Before we could fully stop, the wheel catastrophically failed. The rim cracked around the entire circumference, the tire completely separated from the vehicle, and the vehicle lost stability and struck the guardrail. …”

NHTSA complaint #11744857, filed 2026-06

Engine: “Engine valve making a loud noise ( assuming it might be an engine oil leak) I just acquired the vehicle last month Sept 2023. Brand new. I informed the dealership, and they want me to drive it back to the service department, to be checked. I told the sales agent that i am afraid to drive it because it might damage the engine. He said its up to me, to figure it out, . Very disrespectful Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #11551926, filed 2023-10

Transmission and drivetrain: “Electrical control unit car just shuts off in drive completely goes black no matter what within seconds even on freeway going 70 mph car tune off loss of control then starts back up very dangerous”

NHTSA complaint #11706681, filed 2025-12

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 118 and 11,000 miles.

67%0–1033%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 300 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202320242025212026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Kia Seltos. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Seltos · SUV AWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 15.1% risk
Seltos · SUV FWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 16.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2024 model year: forward collision warning standard on some versions, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard on some versions.

Neighbouring years: 2023: 4 stars overall; 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2024 Kia Seltos version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Seltos AWD1.6L 4-cyl8-speed automatic252726$2,600
Seltos AWD2.0L 4-cylCVT273129$2,300
Seltos FWD2.0L 4-cylCVT283431$2,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2024 Kia Seltos → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 27 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 27 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Seltos

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025138,0000531—Too new
2024473002531Too new to compareToo new
20234750,656243150 · TypicalToo new
20227644,170143145 · TypicalRising
202137742,0002431100 · MoreRising

All Kia Seltos model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024 Kia Seltos have?

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2024 Kia Seltos as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2024 Kia Seltos is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 18 complaints (38% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 9.

Has the 2024 Kia Seltos been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2024 Kia Seltos do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2024 Kia Seltos 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Kia Seltos get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Kia Seltos (Seltos FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 31 mpg combined, 28 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2024 Kia Seltos reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 300 miles and the middle half falls between 118 and 11,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.