2021 Kia Seltos
2021 Kia Seltos in NHTSA data: length 437 cm, curb weight 1,312–1,505 kg and 2 recall campaigns.
2021 Kia Seltos at a glance
NHTSA lists 3 specification rows for the 2021 Kia Seltos. Overall length is 437 cm (172 in), width 180 cm, height 162 cm and wheelbase 263 cm (103.5 in). Curb weight is 1,312–1,505 kg (2,892–3,318 lb).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELTOS AWD 4DR SUV | 437 cm172 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 162 cm63.8 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,445 kg3,186 lb |
| SELTOS AWD TURBO 4DR SUV | 437 cm172 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 162 cm63.8 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,505 kg3,318 lb |
| SELTOS FWD 4DR SUV | 437 cm172 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 162 cm63.8 in | 263 cm103.5 in | 1,312 kg2,892 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Seltos
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V099000 | 17 February 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage. |
| 21V259000 | 13 April 2021 | 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 result in engine damage. |
Other Seltos model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.