Kia Seltos Petrol CVT Recalled in India

Kia Motors recalls 4358 units of the Seltos due to a CVT gearbox issue

Models produced between February 28 to July 13 2023 may require part replacement

Visit your nearest dealership for more information

February 23, 2024 Konica Singh

Kia Motors has just revealed a voluntary recall involving 4358 units of the Kia Seltos. The recall is due to a possible concern with the electronic oil pump controller within the vehicle's CVT gearbox, which may affect the electronic oil pump's performance. The models recalled are the ones manufactured between the 28th of February to the 13th of July 2023.

Please Note: The manufacturer is actively reaching out to customers to replace the defective parts in the impacted vehicles. If you haven't received communication from the automaker, please visit the nearest dealership to have your vehicle inspected.

Kia Seltos Petrol CVT: Powertrain Options

The impacted IVT variants come equipped with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. This power plant delivers a maximum power output of 115 bhp with 144 Nm of peak torque. Moreover, the Kia Seltos offers a selection between a 116 bhp, 1.5-litre diesel engine or a 160 bhp, 1.5-litre turbo petrol motor.

Kia Seltos Petrol CVT: Variants and Prices in India

Currently, Kia Seltos is available in seven variants namely HTE, HTK, HTK+ HTX, HTX+, GTX+(S), and GTX+. Prices for the SUV starts from Rs 10.89 lakh to Rs 19.97 lakh (ex-showroom).

The brand also offers X Line(S) and X-Line trims having a price tag of Rs 19.59 lakh and Rs 20.29 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.