Model year
2026 Kia Seltos
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 4 complaints for the 2026 Kia Seltos (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (2), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2), AIR BAGS (1). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300–$2,700, 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
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, 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
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV N/A AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seltos AWD · 1.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 27 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Seltos AWD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 31 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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