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Buying a used 2023 Kia Seltos? Check these 2 recalls first
Both open recalls on this year are critical and point at the same area: an oil pump that can overheat, which Kia paired with advice to park outside until repaired, and a separate stall-or-fire engine defect. NHTSA logs 46 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, with engine and electrical system the largest groups, plus four crashes and three injuries; no fires were reported. A handful concern forward collision avoidance. Recall completion on the specific VIN is the main thing to establish.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get VIN-specific proof both critical recalls (oil pump, stall/fire) were completed
- Ask whether it was parked outside and if it has ever stalled or thrown warning lights
- Test forward collision warning and all electrical accessories during the drive
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2023 Kia Seltos
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Soul, Sportage and Seltos oil pump may overheat · park outside | Power Train | critical |
| Kia Seltos and Soul engines may stall or catch fire | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
46 complaints filed for this model year, including 4 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 15 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 4 | None found |
| Power Train | 4 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 4 | None found |
| Structure | 3 | None found |