2021 Kia Seltos Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Known Issues — 2021 Kia Seltos
MODERATE
1.6L T-GDI turbo whistle and oil consumption on some units
MODERATE
IVT CVT transmission hesitation and noise
MODERATE
7-speed DCT shudder in stop-go traffic on AWD models
MINOR
Infotainment system freezing and connectivity drops
MINOR
Interior rattle from dashboard vents
MINOR
Rear cargo area rattles
What to Inspect
- Oil consumption records on 1.6T
- CVT/DCT smoothness in city traffic
- Turbo whistle on acceleration
- Infotainment system and wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- Interior rattle inspection
- Scan for all stored fault codes
Expected Maintenance Costs
| Service | Interval | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | every 7,500 miles | $55-$85 |
| CVT/DCT fluid service | every 30,000-60,000 miles | $150-$250 |
| Spark plugs | every 60,000 miles | $80-$140 |
| Brake fluid flush | every 3 years | $70-$110 |
| Air filter | every 15,000-30,000 miles | $20-$40 |
| Coolant flush | every 5 years | $90-$140 |
| Cabin air filter | every 15,000-30,000 miles | $20-$40 |
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