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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNDEPCAA9M7••••••2021 Kia SELTOS
That is about average for the 2021 Kia SELTOS — 6 complaints per build across 61 builds.
8on this build
356on the model
61builds in total
Most reportedEngine 6Electrical System 3Seat Belts 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineAug 2026
My 2021 Kia Seltos 2.0L is experiencing excessive engine oil consumption between regularly scheduled oil changes. There is no visible external oil leak or oil accumulating underneath the vehicle, but the oil level becomes extremely low before the next scheduled oil change,…
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to stop the vehicle, and the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated.…
Electrical SystemJul 2025
The infotainment head unit display system suffers from persistent firmware connectivity defects that cause severe system lag, complete screen freezing, and constant Bluetooth/phone disconnections. This directly compromises vehicle safety by rendering mandatory hands-free voice…
Power TrainMay 2025
My 2021 Kia Seltos has an active safety recall related to the engine (Recall #SC336). The dealership (Darling's Kia, Formerly Van Syckle Kia in Bangor, ME) scheduled a repair but canceled it due to needing a "software update." I was told there is no timeline for completion and…
EngineOct 2024
The oil pan is consistently out of oil. It burns up. Causing the engine to stall, shake or grind at times. We have been having this problem for 2 years now. Taken it to 2 different dealerships. They confirmed it needs a new engine however Kia will not replace it for us. It is a…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KNDEPCAA9M7049222 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.