YearToAvoid

2024 Kia Seltos Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2024 Kia Seltos has 45 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 50, ranking 3rd worst out of 5 model years, with a Caution verdict. Electrical system issues lead at 36% of complaints, followed by engine problems at 29%. Two recalls affect this year, covering airbags and the Idle Stop & Go oil pump controller.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#3 of 5 Seltos years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
45
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
1 Park Outside
Crashes
4
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2025
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
29
27 city / 31 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2024 Kia Seltos problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System16 (36%)
  2. Engine13 (29%)
  3. Other9 (20%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain6 (13%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (9%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers4 (9%)
  7. Fuel System3 (7%)
  8. Structure & Body3 (7%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (7%)
  10. Lane Departure2 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Some owners report total electrical failure while driving, including loss of lights, speedometer, and ADAS features at once.
  • Drivers describe the vehicle staying registered in drive mode even after shifting to park, alongside loss of power steering and locked windows.
  • Several complaints mention the engine stalling unexpectedly at a stop, sometimes with a low oil warning appearing afterward.
  • Owners describe cruise control surging in RPM on flat roads or highways without driver input.
  • One complaint describes airbags failing to deploy during a front-end collision despite extensive vehicle damage.
  • A popping noise from the left front wheel area was reported when turning the steering wheel at slow speeds.
2024 Kia Seltos complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2023Feb 2024Aug 2024Jan 2025Jun 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Jun 2026
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2025 (4).

2024 Kia Seltos recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V830000Dec 22, 2023Airbags2,967 vehicles

    Air bags

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  2. NHTSA 23V531000Jul 31, 2023Transmission & Powertrain39,765 vehiclesPark Outside

    Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump

    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.

    Risk: 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.

2024 Kia Seltos fuel economy and fuel cost

City
27 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
Combined
29 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Seltos years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Avoid7572129
2023Caution2546229
2024Caution5045229
2025Best013029

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Kia Seltos reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Seltos carries a complaint index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 3rd worst among the 5 model years with data. Electrical system and engine complaints make up the majority of reports.
Does the 2024 Kia Seltos have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2024 Seltos: one for side curtain airbags that may deploy unexpectedly, and one for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump controller, which carries a park-outside advisory.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Kia Seltos?
Electrical system issues are the top problem area, accounting for 36% of complaints, followed by engine issues at 29%.
How does the 2024 Seltos compare to other model years?
The 2024 Seltos has a complaint index of 50, better than the 2021 (100, Avoid) and 2022 (75, Avoid) model years, but worse than the 2023 (25, Caution) and 2025 (0, Best) model years.
Are there any do-not-drive recalls on the 2024 Kia Seltos?
No, NHTSA lists zero do-not-drive recalls for the 2024 Seltos, though one recall does carry a park-outside-away-from-structures advisory.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.