My windshield has one huge crack and a bunch of tiny nicks in it from very low speed impacts from little road rocks or pebbles. I’ve had to fix my windshield once already from a crack. Car was bought 2 months ago, and probably going to have to replace my entire windshield in the next few months.
The worst 2027 Kia Seltos problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2027 Kia Seltos 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
2027 Kia Seltos fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl Hybrid | FWD | 46 | 39 | 43 |
| 1.6L 4‑cyl Hybrid | AWD | 42 | 37 | 40 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 28 | 33 | 30 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | AWD | 26 | 30 | 28 |
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | AWD | 24 | 30 | 26 |
What 2027 Kia Seltos owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brake system failure from the master cylinder was literally leaking brake fluid. I was driving on 10-1-26 and noticed warning signs flashing on and off. Took it to a service center 10-5-26 and was confirmed it was the issue. I could've been in a serious accident from a safety component failing that wasn't my fault.
Component or system: windshield and window exterior glass surfaces (all of them). A persistent haze or film forms on the exterior glass, most pronounced during humid conditions, rain, and at night, and is not cleared by wiper blades or defrost/defog. Wiper blades consistently reveal what appears to be a residue-like film, likely indicative of a manufacturing defect in the glass layers or coating. Available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: significantly reduces visibility, worsened by headlight glare from oncoming traffic at night and during rain. Occurs during normal driving and is not resolved by wipers or defrost, creating a serious driving hazard. Reproduced or confirmed by dealer: visited two different dealerships, three total visits — two at one, one at the other — and received paperwork for those visits. Both dealers claimed they could not replicate the issue despite it being ongoing and documented with photo and video evidence. Inspected by manufacturer, police, insurance, or others: inspected by two Kia dealerships, who provided paperwork documenting the visits and their claim that they could not replicate the issue. Warning lamps or symptoms before failure: none. No dashboard warning lights. The haze itself was the first and only symptom, appearing within 5 to 10 minutes after purchasing vehicle and driving it off of lot.
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Questions about the 2027 Kia Seltos
Is the 2027 Kia Seltos reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2027 Kia Seltos, fewer than a typical Seltos model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2027 Kia Seltos?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 2027 Kia Seltos have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2027 Kia Seltos get?
Official estimates for the 2027 Kia Seltos range from 26 to 43 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl hybrid, FWD) gets 46 city and 39 highway.
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