KnownCarProblemsKia Seltos Problems by Year
Owners have filed 560 complaints with NHTSA about the Kia Seltos since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2021, 2022, 2023. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Kia Seltos problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Seltos | 46 | Electrical | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 Seltos | 46 | Engine | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 Seltos | 74 | Engine | 1 | 6 |
| 2021 Seltos | 376 | Engine | 2 | 13 |
7 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Kia Seltos
- What years of the Kia Seltos have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2021 (376), 2022 (74), 2023 (46).
- What is the most common problem with the Kia Seltos?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (349), other or unspecified (89), transmission (88).
- Which Kia Seltos years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2022 (74), 2021 (376). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.