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2021 Kia Seltos Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

All 20192020202120222023202420252026

In the 12 months to November 2026, 370 2021 Seltos were advertised for sale. Most had 45,000 to 95,000 km on the odometer.

Known Seltos problems

Check which apply to a 2021 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Piston ring defects and engine failure 2.0 MPi, 2019 to 2022
  2. 2 Dual-clutch jerkiness at low speed 1.6 T-GDi, seven-speed DCT, 2019 to 2023
  3. 3 CVT rev flare and hesitation 2.0 MPi, 2019 to 2026
  4. 4 Infotainment and driver-assist glitches all models, 2019 to 2026

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2021 Seltos yet.