2021 Kia seltos
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Kia seltos is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.
2021 Kia seltos at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 Kia seltos recalls 2
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Kia will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. The recall began June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this…
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.
Fix: 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 t…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2021 Kia seltos common problems
Owners have filed 333 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
2021 Kia seltos MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2021 Kia seltos worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2021 Kia seltos costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2021 Kia seltos trims & engines on record
2021 Kia seltos vehicles on record
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2021 Kia seltos — frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Kia seltos have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia seltos. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Kia seltos?
Owners have filed 333 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine, engine and engine cooling, electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Kia seltos get?
The 2021 Kia seltos has U.S. EPA estimates of 27–31 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).
How much is a 2021 Kia seltos worth?
Comparable 2021 Kia seltos listings run roughly $19,995–$32,985, typically around $25,125 (from 6 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.