Model year
2023 Kia Seltos
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 47 complaints for the 2023 Kia Seltos (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (18), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (17), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (15). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 27–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2021 378 complaints
- 2022 76 complaints
- 2023 47 complaints
- 2024 46 complaints
- 2025 13 complaints
- 2026 4 complaints
- 2027 2 complaints
Recalls
25V099000 · Feb 17, 2025
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.
23V531000 · Jul 31, 2023
Park outsidePOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
Complaints
47 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ25001 | Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | Aug 6, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seltos FWD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 35 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Seltos AWD · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Seltos AWD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 31 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Kia Seltos at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.