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2024 Kia Seltos recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 46
Latest campaign: Dec 22, 2023

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	–	Dec 22, 2023	23V830000
Power train	1	1	Jul 31, 2023	23V531000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 22, 2023Latest campaign


Dec 22, 202323V830000	Air bags An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V830000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V830000 · Dec 22, 2023
Jul 31, 202323V531000	Power train: automatic transmission fluid/lubricant An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V531000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V531000 · Jul 31, 2023

Dec 22, 202323V830000

Air bags

An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V830000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V830000 · Dec 22, 2023

Jul 31, 202323V531000

Power train: automatic transmission fluid/lubricant

An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V531000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V531000 · Jul 31, 2023

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component46

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46Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	17	37	0	0	0
Unknown or other	9	20	2	0	1
Engine	8	17	0	0	0
Power train	6	13	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	4	9	2	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	3	7	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	3	7	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	3	7	0	0	0
Structure	2	4	1	0	0
Wheels	2	4	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	4	0	0	0
Steering	2	4	1	0	1
Lane departure	2	4	2	0	1
Engine and engine cooling	2	4	0	1	0
Seats	1	2	0	0	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“Traveling on XXX in [XXX] in the left lane with a semi right beside me and the car engine died. The screen showed out in D or N to start engine. Was able to pull off to the right.”
Filed 10/03/2026 · ODI 11768759
Power train
“Exhaust starting putting out white smoke and loss of power on accelerator while speeding up. Normally when merging onto highway or taking off after stop. Assumed head gasket with coolant in oil.”
Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764688
Engine
“The vehicle has experienced two separate episodes of severe engine/propulsion malfunction approximately two months apart.”
Filed 09/10/2026 · ODI 11763361

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2024 Kia Seltos recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Seltos have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia Seltos. The most recent, 23V830000 (reported December 22, 2023), concerns air bags. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Kia Seltos?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 17 complaints out of 46 filed with NHTSA (37%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 Kia Seltos?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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