2021 Kia Seltos transmission problems
The 2021 Kia Seltos has 61 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
61
Transmission complaints
13%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“Transmission fails at 25,000 miles I have no reverse, Transmission failed at highway speed almost lost control of the vehicle. Had no acceleration temporarily when I slowed down, transmission came back into drive but engine was sputtering. When I got home I realized I had no reverse. Itâs a 2022…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2021 Kia Seltos have?
NHTSA has 61 complaints about the 2021 Kia Seltos transmission — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.