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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNDEUCAA7M7••••••2021 Kia SELTOS
That is about average for the 2021 Kia SELTOS — 6 complaints per build across 61 builds.
9on this build
369on the model
61builds in total
Most reportedEngine 6Engine And Engine Cooling 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineSep 2026
Had the software update for piston recall in April 2025, did all the testing and getting codes p0300 all the way to p0305 being that it only has 4 cylinders a 5th cylinder misfire code leads to piston ring failure, it is also burning oil the spark plugs are ashy which I have…
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the piston oil rings, resulting in damage to the engine. The contact…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2022
Along with hundreds of others who have had their KIAS stolen, my 2021 Kia Seltos S was stolen on January 11th at approximately 3:30 p.m. From a busy Walgreens parking lot in Milwaukee Wisconsin. In under 5 minutes of being in the store, the back passenger small window was…
EngineApr 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power with the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle…
EngineFeb 2026
[XXX] Kia Seltos engine stalled and then stopped running. Driver attempted to turn engine over with no success. [XXX] The 2021 Seltos was towed to Kia in Jacksonville Nc. Kia Jacksonville stated engine seized, performed a compression test of cylinders with failure. Cylinder 1…
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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 KNDEUCAA7M7171926 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.