9.8

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
488 miles

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problem #4

Apr 012024

Seltos

  • miles
You are driving with all windows up in Florida with the temperature outside from 70's to 90's Degrees with AC on cold and running and suddenly car displays the temperature outside -39 Degrees and the car starts blowing very hot air that fogs all windows within seconds and daughter is unable to see. Car has been taken to Kia of Leesburg, FL more than 5 times. Dealer has changed the temperature sensor and checked the wiring, but the vehicle is still doing the same. Daughter almost had 3 major accidents because of this with 3 year old in the car. Need NHTSA to investigate this and push KIA of America for resolution. Has happened multiple times and we have it on video.

- Apopka, FL, USA

problem #3

Jan 312021

Seltos

  • 60 miles
The first time I took my car out a rock hit the windshield and chipped it. Before I could make it home the chip had cracked my windshield and spread to beyond repair. The car has under 100 miles on it and already needs a new windshield. Vehicle was moving approx. 65 mph on a 4 lane highway.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #2

Sep 092020

Seltos

  • miles
This vehicle has a huge flaw. The design angle of the wind shield picks up a glare from the dash which covers the entire viewing angle from center wind shield to the right. Only really visible when the sun is out. Kia Consumer Affairs has admitted via email and case statement that it is a design issue and nothing can be done. Photo shows dash glare. Anything that is placed on the dash is reflected on the window shield.

- Beaverton, OR, USA

problem #1

Sep 012020

Seltos

  • 1,890 miles
I believe Kia is manufacturing / or sourcing very bad quality windshield for their vehicles. I was driving my Kia Seltos at 55 mph on a city road when a small chip hit my screen which didn't even create any striking sound and the next second I know my windscreen developed this huge crack. My car was approximately 40 days old. Right after that I told my dealership and their response was very cold. They even didn't take any pictures to consult Kia Consumer Affairs. They said it was an outside influence and they won't consider to cover it under any warranty. Then I went on various car forums to find out that Kia telluride buyers have frequently complained about the issue and the company replaced it for them calling it a "good will gesture". I also reached out to various other Kia car buyers and I was surpised to find out that it was one of the most common complaints. Surpisingly majority of these windscreens crack when something hits the corners (where it sits on the frame). Probably a pressure point. But this needs to be taken care of. I don't want to spend a 1500$ again on a winshield replace after every 40 days

- Atanta, GA, USA