Engine repair for a red 2021 Kia Seltos EX in Java

Engine repair for the red 2021 Kia Seltos EX in Java: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.

Combined: 7.5 to 8.7 L/100 km
Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle

red 2021 Kia Seltos EX in the studio, a representative image — Representative image

A rental while yours is in the shop

CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.

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The 2021 Kia Seltos EX in Java

Java, Pittsylvania County. Delivery to Java starts at $0. Collecting the car yourself is free.

The 2021 Kia Seltos EX near Java

The red 2021 Kia Seltos EX for engine repair

Body: small sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
Colour: red.

red 2021 Kia Seltos EX: every figure

red 2021 Kia Seltos EX figures by powertrain
Figure	Powertrain 1	Powertrain 2	Powertrain 3
Displacement	2.0 L	2.0 L	1.6 L
Cylinders	4	4	4
MPG city (US)	29	27	25
MPG highway (US)	34	31	30
MPG combined (US)	31	29	27
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)	37	35	32
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)	US$2,150	US$2,300	US$2,500
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)	$2,326	$2,542	$2,698

Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

What to check when buying the 2021 Kia Seltos EX

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
Owners filed 378 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (231), power train (69) and electrical system (48). Have those parts checked before you buy.

2021 Kia Seltos EX recall campaigns
Campaign	Date	Component	Summary
25V099000	2025-02-17	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	2021-04-13	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.

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

Arranging the work for the Seltos

CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for engine work on the 2021 Kia Seltos EX we arrange a trusted shop. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.

Before the shop sees your Seltos

Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Power: the 2.0L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive.

How the arrangement works

We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. You approve the shop's quote before any work.

A car while yours is in the shop

Rent by the day while the shop has your car. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.

Good habits for your car

Check that all lights work every few weeks. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule.

Before the shop starts

Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.

Ready to ask?

Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.

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Request engine repair

Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.

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