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2024 Kia Seltos Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

50/100

#3 most-complained of 5 Seltos years

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

The 2024 Kia Seltos has 45 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #3 highest of 5 Seltos model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints, 36% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.

Complaints
45
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
4 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
29
27 city / 31 hwy

Top 2024 Kia Seltos problems

NHTSA owner 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%)
2024 Kia Seltos complaints: complaints filed per month7Aug 2023Feb 2024Aug 2024Jan 2025Jun 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Jun 2026
68 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2025 (7).

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
2023Good2546229
2024Caution5045229
2025Best013029

All Kia Seltos years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Kia Seltos a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Kia Seltos ranks #3 of 5 among Seltos model years (Complaint Index 50/100, verdict: Caution). It has 45 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Seltos?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (16 complaints), engine (13 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (6 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 300 miles.
Does the 2024 Kia Seltos have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia Seltos, most recently reported 2023, covering airbags and transmission & powertrain.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Kia Seltos?
EPA rates the 2024 Kia Seltos at 29 MPG combined (27 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.