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To the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), I am writing to formally submit a safety complaint regarding my 2023 Kia Seltos, which exhibits a recurring, dangerous defect involving the engine stalling without warning. This defect results in a total loss of power while the vehicle is in operation or attempting to accelerate, posing a critical safety risk.  The failure manifests in two primary scenarios:  * **Remote Start Failure:** The vehicle frequently stalls immediately after utilizing the remote start feature when shifting into drive.  * **Auto Start/Stop Instability:** The Auto Start/Stop system contributes to the engine shutting down unexpectedly when lifting off the brake or attempting to accelerate from a stop. When this occurs, the dashboard illuminates multiple warning lights (e.g., battery, oil, "key not in vehicle"), and the vehicle loses all forward propulsion. On inclines, this defect causes the vehicle to roll backward, forcing the driver to rely solely on emergency braking to prevent a collision. ### Evidence of Widespread Concern My research indicates this is not an isolated incident; numerous Kia owners report identical, dangerous symptoms:  * Drivers across various models report the engine shutting down and the vehicle rolling backward on hills, requiring a full power cycle to resume operation.  * Some owners report losing all ability to accelerate at traffic lights, accompanied by critical dashboard warnings.  * Others report the vehicle shutting off on its own while driving or refusing to start despite the dashboard indicating it is running. I have attached evidence documenting these experiences: **image.png**, **image_2.png**, **image_3.png**, **image_4.png**, and **image_5.png**. Given the frequency of these reports, I urge the NHTSA to launch a formal investigation into this apparent software or engineering failure. Sincerely,  [XXX]   INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

KIA SELTOS 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The gages fall all the way down, Iâm not able to accelerate, engine light, traction light, tire pressure light, crash detection light, and other lights come on and prevents me from being able to drive. This happened on the interstate and almost caused an accident.

Car burns/ consumes oil constantly having to top off 2-3 quarts every 1,000 miles maybe even less I do my oil change every 3,000 miles Kia auto contract state I need to do oil change every 5,000

KIA SELTOS 2023 ENGINE

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the tachometer went to zero and remained at zero while the vehicle was still accelerating. The contact stated that the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into a lower gear. There was an unknown message displayed. The contact stated that the screen was black while operating, and the passengerâs side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,313.

KIA SELTOS 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Vehicle acts like itâs going to die. No maintenance lights well maintained. Rattle noise and acts like itâs misfiring. Went to turn at traffic light and almost got into a wreck due to no horse power. This has been happening since less than 40,000 miles but car dealership keeps saying ânothing is wrongâ because there isnât a warning light on! Itâs getting worse!

KIA SELTOS 2023 POWER TRAIN

2023 Kia Seltos AWD — vehicle data sourced from FuelEconomy.gov.

The 2023 Kia Seltos AWD is a safe and capable small SUV designed for everyday adventures. With its all-wheel-drive system and efficient turbocharged engine, it offers a balanced blend of performance and practicality for its class.

	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
Price	—	—	$24,690	$24,690–$30,800	$24,690–$30,000	—
Engine Capacity	2L	2L	1.6 L	2L	2L	2L
Fuel Type	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular
Transmission	Automatic (AV-S8)	Automatic (AV-S8)	7-speed dual-clutch automatic	Automatic (AV-S8)	Automatic (AV-S8)	Automatic (AV-S8)
Body Type	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	SUV	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Kia Seltos AWD (2023) Specifications