The 2020 Kia Seltos has 27 cooling system parts with verified fitment on this page — 9 part types and 10 brands, covering both the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged and the 1.6L L4. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2020 Kia Seltos, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. 20 parts of the 27 listed are Coolant / Antifreeze (13 parts), Temperature Sender / Sensor (4 parts) and Water Pump (3 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 7 parts.
The 2020 Kia Seltos was sold with both the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged and the 1.6L L4. 15 parts fit every engine; the other 12 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
10 brands supply cooling system parts for the 2020 Kia Seltos, led by PRESTONE (5 parts), PEAK (4 parts) and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (4 parts), plus 7 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Premium.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2020 Kia Seltos. 3 parts have it, including PRESTONE AF2100 (Coolant / Antifreeze) and VALVOLINE ZXEL1 (Coolant / Antifreeze). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Coolant / Antifreeze
Compatible With All Colors
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2020 Seltos engines | AF3055 | 🇲🇽 MX | Prime YellowAll Vehicles | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK Fits: all 2020 Seltos engines | BQA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2020 Seltos engines | AF3100 | 🇲🇽 MX | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2020 Seltos engines | AFC12100 | 🇲🇽 MX | Command Nitrite Free Extended Life CoolantYellow Nitrite Free OAT | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: all 2020 Seltos engines | AF2100 | 🇲🇽 MX | All Vehicles10yr/300k mi | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 2020 Seltos engines | PKP1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 2020 Seltos engines | PXA1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | Global Lifetime1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2020 Seltos engines | AFMAX | 🇲🇽 MX | Max Universal1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: all 2020 Seltos engines | ZXEL1 | 🇲🇽 MX | Dex-Cool Orange1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: all 2020 Seltos engines | 861398 | 🇲🇽 MX | Asian Vehicle Blue1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| AISIN Fits: all 2020 Seltos engines | ACG004 | 🇲🇽 MX | GreenPOAT | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 2020 Seltos engines | PAG1GAL | 🇲🇽 MX | OET Asian Extended Life Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: all 2020 Seltos engines | 888374 | 🇲🇽 MX | American Vehicle Orange1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator.
13 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Seltos, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 1 other brand. PRESTONE AF2100 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2020 Seltos.
The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.
In the Economy grade, PEAK and PRESTONE supply 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is PEAK BQA1GAL.
The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — rated for severe service. PRESTONE AFC12100 is listed in this group.
The Premium section lists 4 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section lists 5 options from VALVOLINE, AISIN and PEAK — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE ZXEL1 is listed in this group.
Radiator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: 1.6L L4 | RAD13899 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap.
One part is listed for the 2020 Kia Seltos — FVP RAD13899.
Radiator Cap
Locking Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Fits: 1.6L L4 | ST16R | 🇲🇽 MX | Safety LeverIndicator Markings Color: Blue, Red | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Fits: 1.6L L4 | T16R | 🇲🇽 MX | StandardIndicator Markings Color: Silver | View on Amazon |
This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable.
MOTORAD supplies both parts for the 2020 Kia Seltos.
The Locking Replacement section lists 1 option from MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOTORAD ST16R is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD T16R is listed in this group.
Part numbers include MOTORAD ST16R and MOTORAD T16R.
Radiator Fan Resistor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 2020 Seltos engines | RY2015 | 🇲🇽 MX | Connector Shape: Oval, Rectangle | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Radiator Fan resistors.
One part is listed for the 2020 Kia Seltos — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RY2015.
Temperature Sender / Sensor
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPD Fits: all 2020 Seltos engines | 1712556 | 🇲🇽 MX | with 4 Terminal(s)Located on Water Pump | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.6L L4 | TX122T | 🇲🇽 MX | T-Series | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged | TX324 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.6L L4 | TX122 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender.
4 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2020 Kia Seltos, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and GPD. 1 part fits every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.
Economy: 2 parts, from GPD and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is GPD 1712556.
The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX324 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: GPD 1712556, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX122T and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX324, plus the other parts above.
Thermostat
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Fits: 1.6L L4 | 726180 | 🇲🇽 MX | Includes Seal | View on Amazon |
This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part.
This group shows a single part: MOTORAD 726180.
Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING Fits: 1.6L L4 | 326310 | 🇲🇽 MX | EX ModelBody code: SP2 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
One part is listed for the 2020 Kia Seltos — ELRING 326310.
Water Pump
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: 1.6L L4 | US6247 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| US MOTOR WORKS Fits: 1.6L L4 | US6247 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AISIN Fits: 1.6L L4 | WPK810 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off.
3 Water Pump parts for the 2020 Kia Seltos come from 3 brands — FVP, US MOTOR WORKS and AISIN.
The Economy section: 2 options from FVP and US MOTOR WORKS. FVP US6247 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 1 part, from AISIN. A representative part number is AISIN WPK810.
Listed part numbers: FVP US6247 and AISIN WPK810, plus the other parts above.
Water Pump Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING Fits: 1.6L L4 | 316180 | 🇲🇽 MX | EX ModelBody code: SP2 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
One part is listed for the 2020 Kia Seltos — ELRING 316180.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 2020 Kia Seltos
On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.
- Match the engine first. Some cooling system parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Coolant / Antifreeze and Temperature Sender / Sensor .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 2020 Kia Seltos?
Our catalog currently lists 27 cooling system parts for the 2020 Kia Seltos across 9 subcategories and 10 brands, covering both the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged and the 1.6L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do cooling system parts differ between 2020 Kia Seltos engines?
Some do. 15 parts fit every engine; the other 12 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 2020 Kia Seltos?
Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2020 Kia Seltos was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2020 Kia Seltos?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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