2021 Kia Seltos Service and Repair Manual

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2021 Kia Seltos service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • GT Line Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SX Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SX Turbo Sport Utility 4-Door
  • LX Sport Utility 4-Door
  • S Sport Utility 4-Door
  • EX Premium Sport Utility 4-Door
  • EX Pack Sport Utility 4-Door
  • EX Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 1.4L 1353CC 83Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 1.6L 1591CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1999CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 1.6L 1591CC 97Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2021 Kia Seltos Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #21V25900013/04/2021Component: ENGINE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may resul

Consequence

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exha

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of char

TSB #11029040

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC199 FL301) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting Voluntary Service Campaign to update the software programming on the Transmission Control M

TSB #11026980

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (CS2312) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. A software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method has been m

TSB #11026825

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010-202

TSB #11026698

PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The PDW system alerts the driver while parking

TSB #11024471

WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HORN ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMEN (WTY038) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in

TSB #11024470

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT: This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information t

TSB #11022844

This bulletin provides instructions to perform an engine vibration inspection using the Kia Diagnostic System (KDS) tablet on certain Kia engine/model vehicles. The piston oil ring(s) in certain Kia engines may, over time, damage the surfac

TSB #11022843

This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under SC336 titled Engine Inspection/Replacement and ECM Logic Improvement.

Showing the 8 most recent of 132 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20251014Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

I was traveling at approximately 50mph straight through an intersection. The opposing car made a left turn directly in front of me and I T-boned the other vehicle (gray Kia Optima). There was sufficie

20250512Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reported1 injured

I was going to park my car the second I went to change gears my car accelerated forward through a bakery I stepped on the brakes as fast as I could but it was too late

20250512Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGSCrash reported1 injured

I was going to park my car the second I went to change gears my car accelerated forward through a bakery I stepped on the brakes as fast as I could but it was too late

20250512Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGCrash reported1 injured

I was going to park my car the second I went to change gears my car accelerated forward through a bakery I stepped on the brakes as fast as I could but it was too late

20250324Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

The contact owns a 2021 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while switching gears from reverse to drive, the vehicle had inadvertently accelerated and crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle before

Showing the 5 most serious of 453 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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