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2024 Kia Seltos Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Kia Seltos, affecting airbags and transmission & powertrain. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Kia dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
1
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Dec 22, 2023
Owner complaints
45

All 2024 Kia Seltos recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Seltos have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia Seltos, covering airbags and transmission & powertrain.
Are 2024 Kia Seltos recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2024 Kia Seltos?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 23V830000, reported Dec 22, 2023, concerning the airbags.

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.