2023 Kia Seltos Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2023 Kia Seltos, and owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2023 Kia Seltos
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling)
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4,…
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Pump (power train) Park outside
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.
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…
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Kia Seltos have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 45,403 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 4, 2026 · Engine
“I had two incidents with the Kia listed above involving the feature where the engine stops when at a light, and then turns back on when foot is removed from brake. The first instance happened in a par”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 23, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Kia Seltos (Seltos AWD, Seltos FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27–31 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 25–29 / 30–35 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7); Automatic (AV-S8) |
Compare Kia Seltos model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Seltos model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2021 Kia Seltos | 2 | 374 |
| 2022 Kia Seltos | 1 | 73 |
| 2023 Kia Seltos | 2 | 46 |
| 2024 Kia Seltos | 2 | 46 |
| 2025 Kia Seltos | 0 | 13 |
| 2026 Kia Seltos | 0 | 4 |
| 2027 Kia Seltos | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2023 Kia Seltos
How do I know if my 2023 Kia Seltos has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2023 Kia Seltos; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V531000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Sedona2,410 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.