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Model year 2023 · Kia

2023 Kia Seltos recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Seltos — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on February 17, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SELTOS.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Seltos, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V099000February 17, 2025Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
23V531000July 31, 2023Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › PumpPark outside

Systems involved: Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V099000Manufacturer no. SC336

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Report received by NHTSA
February 17, 2025
Owner notification
April 4, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
137,256 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Kia Seltos
July 2, 2020 – July 1, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record
SELTOS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V099000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V531000Manufacturer no. SC275

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Pump

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
July 31, 2023
Owner notification
September 28, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
39,765 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SELTOS

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V531000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 19, 2025.