The car’s biggest problem so far is a major oil leak specific to the 2.0L Nu engine.
The 2021 Seltos has just one NHTSA recall, 62 complaints, and no investigations.
There is a major oil leak recall covering the 2.0L Nu engine.
The incident rate is low, but the potential severity of the problem is high.
The 2021 Seltos’ fuel-saving feature shuts the engine off at a stop so it’s not burning gas while idling.
When it works, it can save fuel. When it doesn’t, you may wind up stranded.
The IIHS has named the 2021 Seltos a Top Safety Pick, and it has a near-perfect safety rating with the NHTSA.
Kia has sold more than 50,000 Seltos in 2021. So, the odds of yours being affected by a recall are one in 500.