2024 Kia Seltos problems
The Kia Seltos (Korean: 기아 셀토스) is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Kia. Introduced in mid-2019, the Seltos is positioned between the smaller Stonic, Soul, or Sonet and the larger Sportage in Kia's global SUV lineup.
The Seltos is designated as a global product with three variations introduced for different markets. The first variation is the largest version of the Seltos, which is manufactured in South Korea (codename: SP2) mainly aimed at developed markets, including North America and Australasia. The two other variations are the Indian-made Seltos (codename: SP2i) and the closely related Chinese version badged as the Kia KX3 (codename: SP2c). The SP2i and SP2c models are the low-cost versions of the Seltos to penetrate emerging markets, built on the Hyundai-Kia K2 platform and closely related to the second-generation Hyundai Creta/ix25. Despite being a globally marketed model, the Seltos is not sold in the European market.
The name "Seltos" is derived from "Celtos", the son of Hercules and Celtine in Greek mythology. According to Kia, the Seltos will be marketed to millennials.
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Common 2024 Kia Seltos problems
The Kia Seltos 2024 has received positive reviews from owners, praising its performance, interior comfort, safety technology, and value for money. However, some common problems have been reported by a few owners.
One of the main issues reported is related to the transmission. Some owners of the 2023 Kia Seltos have experienced transmission problems, particularly when trying to accelerate on the highway. The transmission does not drop to a lower gear, leaving the car stuck in the same high gear and not accelerating at all. This can be dangerous, as it can cause irritation to other drivers and potentially lead to accidents. It is unclear whether this issue has been addressed in the 2024 model.
Another issue reported is related to the powertrain. Some owners have reported that the 1.6T engine sometimes lacks power and has wicked turbo lag. This can make the driving experience less enjoyable and can be a safety concern, particularly when trying to accelerate quickly to merge onto a highway or pass another vehicle.
The sound quality of the Bose audio system has also been criticized by some owners. They have reported that the sound quality could be better, particularly at higher volumes.
Additionally, some owners have reported that an adjustable passenger seat would be a nice feature to have. This can be particularly important for drivers who frequently have passengers in the front seat, as it allows for greater comfort and customization.
In terms of reliability, Consumer Reports predicts that the 2024 Kia Seltos will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2021 and 2023 models, plus the Kia brand scores.
Overall, while the Kia Seltos 2024 has received positive reviews from most owners, some common problems have been reported. These include transmission issues, powertrain problems, and sound quality concerns. However, it is unclear whether these issues have been addressed in the 2024 model. Additionally, the car is expected to have about average reliability, based on data from previous models and the Kia brand scores.
What is the problem with the Kia Seltos 2024?
2024 Kia Seltos Recalls
Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.
What is the biggest problem with Kia Seltos?
The 2022 Kia Seltos, a popular subcompact SUV, offers affordability and features but faces common problems like engine stalling, transmission issues, parking gear malfunctions, and glass quality concerns.
Are 2024 Kias reliable?
We expect the 2024 Soul will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2021, 2022, and 2023 models, plus the Kia brand scores.
What are the improvements to the 2024 Seltos?
For 2024, a freshening brings improvements that make the Seltos better still, enabling it to beat out all competitors in our recent comparison test. Along with updated styling inside and out, the 2024 model adds new available 10.25-inch displays and a more rugged-looking X-Line trim.
2024 Kia Seltos car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Kia Seltos problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Visibility/wiper problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2024 Kia Seltos vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2024 Kia Seltos complaints
The NHTSA has received 10 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2024 Kia Seltos.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-23
- VIN: KNDEUCAA5R7
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Issue Description: I am reporting a crack that has suddenly appeared in the windshield of my vehicle. This crack aligns with the rearview mirror and has spread quickly. Details: Date of occurrence: The crack was first noticed on the morning of [XXX]. Recent vehicle use: We recently drove the car to Dallas (7 hours from home) and Lake Charles (1 hour from home), and during that trip, we thoroughly cleaned the windshield, which was covered in bugs. At that time, we inspected it closely and noted no cracks or damage. Location of crack: The crack is located very high up on the windshield, making it highly improbable that it resulted from any fault of our own. Impact on Safety: The crack obstructs my view and poses a safety concern while driving. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-17
- VIN: KNDEPCAA4R7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Junction box malfunction. This part is available for inspection upon request. My safety was at risk because my car was locked on Park, power steering lost, windows locked closed, decrease in acceleration after manually over riding the Park shift. Problem has not confirmed by the dealer. The component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representative. All the warning lamps lit up when the car was manually overridden by the Park shift lock. This problem appeared 5 weeks after purchase as a brand new vehicle.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-29
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KNDEPCAA5R7
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: Daughter driving back to college from home in her new 2024 Kia Seltos. We leased this vehicle for her for reliability and dependability throughout her years at college. 9 months into lease, 10,000 miles her car started smoking from engine. She immediately pulled over to notice the car had completely dumped out oil everywhere. We have pics and video to prove this. She had to wait on side of highway for 3.5 hours waiting to be towed. 6 days have passed and we have gotten zero answers and no help from corporate Kia only to be told for us to call dealerships to work it out. Now I’m working with the Kia dealership that it was towed to AND the previous Kia dealership that performed last oil change. I’m getting conflicting comments on both ends from dealership and no help from corporate Kia. 1 week and no answers, my daughter has no car not to mention the mental stress this has put on her. This incident caused her to miss her D1 lacrosse practice due to a 6 hr unplanned and unexpected mechanical/ defective oil plug that came out from the oil pan. Dealership of towing has informed us that the engine of this new car needs to be replaced. Kia dealership that performed last oil change wants to see new oil put in it and run full diagnostic and if all checks out, call it good. We feel this car had a defective part and we should at the very least have a new engine put in it or we should be put into a new lease! My daughter’s safety was at jeopardy on the highway that morning and the concern for others that are driving a 2024 Kia seltos. It has come to our attention that this had been an ongoing issue of Kia’s cars that “fits” the description exactly as to what had happened to us. We need a car ASAP are looking for advise on how to move forward from here.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-10
- VIN: KNDETCA78R7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2024 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle shut off with several messages displayed. The contact was able to restart the vehicle despite the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure but initially offered no assistance. The contact recently stated that a "Low Oil" warning light was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it remained in dealer possession. The vehicle was not serviced or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-01
- VIN: KNDER2AA1R7
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: Cruise control is messed up and is constantly and continuously surging on straightaway highways or on hills between 500 to 1000 rpms. A very uncomfortable ride that makes me nauseated. No dealership is acknowledging a problem or finding a diagnosis. Also, aa soon ans you turn on your cruise rpm’s will raise immediately even on a flat terrain negatively impacting fuel economy. Investing over $30,000 into a brand new vehicle that doesn’t work correctly is absolutely absurd!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-29
- VIN: KNDERCAA5R7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: All systems failed, including all lights, speedometer, ALL ADAS - this happened in more than one occasion. When I put the car in park it still registered to be in drive mode. Safety of myself and others at risk- the headlights and brake/taillights went out while driving in the dark. Brake assist went out while I was on a steep downgrade, the speedometer went out completely. Also the car indicated that my air bags were off and my seat belt malfunctioned. This occurred on snow and ice covered roads and in the fog. I took it to the dealership 3 times and it registered the failures within the computer but not as an incident. I demanded a new vehicle and the dealership charged me more money and created a trade in- when it was a manufacturer issue and not because I didn’t want the car. I only had the vehicle for 3 months 6339 miles on the odometer. I also detected dragging brakes and the smell of burning oil that again, the dealership said wasn’t happening. I have detailed videos and photos of the entire vehicle malfunctioning.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-31
- VIN: KNDEP2AA9R7
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2024 Kia Seltos. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V531000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool showed no open recall.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-25
- VIN: KNDEUCAA4R7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-13
- VIN: KNDEUCAA5R7
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2024 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the strip of black plastic on the steering wheel and the dashboard above the glove compartment impaired her vision. The contact stated that the black plastic impaired the vision of her and the passenger. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 118.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-22
- VIN: KNDEPCAA8R7
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: At slow speeds such as parking or backing up, when you turn the wheel, you hear a popping sound from the left front wheel area.
2024 Kia Seltos recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2024 Kia Seltos.
- Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.
- Consequence: An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both side curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC289.
- Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
- Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
- Consequence: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.
Negative 2024 Kia Seltos car reviews
Positive 2024 Kia Seltos car reviews
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Smooth ride, awesome design, and mileage is on par with Toyota and Honda sedans. You won't be disappointed. 6 months later, I still love it!
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Love it! The Kia SUV may be smaller, but it's surprisingly roomy and loaded with features.
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I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying your Seltos! It sounds like you made a great choice with the 2024 model. Even without a turbo or all-wheel drive, it still has good power for getting around. The infotainment center is definitely a standout feature, and it's great to hear that you're getting good mpg. It's always a bonus when your spouse loves the car too! It's great to hear that everything has been going well with your Seltos so far, especially with only 8000 miles on it.
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Beautiful smooth running car with nice features.
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I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying everything so far!
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2024 Kia Seltos problems:
Less problems in 2024? : r/kia
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2 weeks in my 2024 Seltos SX (USA) : r/kia
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Are you having problems with your 2024 Kia Seltos?
Harvey Weber 2024-11-12
It can be quite noisy to ride in and it may feel like you are right on the road.
Javonte Wiegand 2024-09-10
My brand new Kia Seltos SX trim occasionally emits a loud humming noise. Additionally, the digital display did not function when I started my car after one day, possibly due to the cold Chicago weather. However, I am confident that these issues can be resolved with the help of a professional mechanic.