Complaint 2230593
2021 KIA SELTOS • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING • incident Jul 23, 2026
- Complaint ID
- 2230593
- Make
- KIA
- Model
- SELTOS
- Model Year
- 2021
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Incident Date
- Jul 23, 2026
- Date Received
- Jul 30, 2026
- Data As Of
- Sep 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V099000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that while the technician was attempting to start the vehicle, the engine seized, and the contact was informed that the failure was not associated with the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The vehicle was scheduled for a diagnostic test at the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 77,500.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.