Kia Seltos years to avoid
More than twice the Seltos's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Kia Seltos years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kia Seltos complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Kia Seltos problems
All model years combined.
- Engine360
- Electrical93
- Transmission88
- Fuel system33
- Driver assistance28
- Visibility17
- Acceleration16
- Brakes15
- Airbags12
- Body10
- Steering9
- Suspension7
Most reported problems on the Kia Seltos
Stalling 124Engine failure 122Check engine light 96Oil consumption 84Knocking 39Loss of power 36Fire or smoke 22Misfire 21Jerking 20Transmission failure 18Won't start 14Grinding brakes 14
Kia Seltos problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | - | 3 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2026 | - | 4 | Acceleration | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | - | 13 | Driver assistance | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 47 | Electrical | 2 | 4 | ||
| 2023 | - | 47 | Engine | 2 | 4 | ||
| 2022 | 71 | 76 | Engine | 50,000 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 17 | 384 | Engine | 45,000 | 2 | 13 | Avoid |
Recalls 4
Kia Seltos warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Kia Seltos
What years of the Kia Seltos should you avoid?
2021. It has more than twice the Kia Seltos's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2021 alone has 384, mostly about engine and transmission.
What is the best year for a used Kia Seltos?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kia Seltos?
Engine, with 360 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (93) and transmission (88).
How many recalls does the Kia Seltos have?
4 recalls between 2021 and 2027. The 2024 model year has the most, with 2.
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