How to replace a headlight bulb on a Kia Seltos

The Kia Seltos has a laundry list of features key among them a set of brilliant LED headlamps. If you find that one or both no longer function it may be time to visit the workshop.

Lawrence Minnie

3 Jun 2024 · 09:20Car Ownership1 min read

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Brilliant lighting

The Seltos first touched down in SA in 2019, being the first product to roll out of the newly established factory in India. The name Seltos is drawn from Greek mythology, based on the spirit Celtos, the son of Hercules. The Seltos instantly became a best seller for Kia locally, offering high levels of comfort, performance and tech features.

The average lifespan of an LED bulb is roughly 15 000 -18 000 hours, and as such, you should never have to replace them during the time that you own the vehicle. If you do encounter an issue the best course of action you can follow is below.

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Shine some light

The previous and latest generations of the Kia Seltos feature LED-sealed headlight units. These units are not user-serviceable, and if you encounter any issues with your headlamp units, you should seek out your nearest Kia dealership and have them repair the problem.

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Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more