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recalls
The Kia Seltos has 4 recalls covering 327,237 vehicles as reported; model year 2023 is covered by the most (3). The 2026 Kia Seltos earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 181 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2023: 3
Units affected
327K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
181
+5.8% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
12 rated versions, model years 2021 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · AWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2026 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · AWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · AWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2023 | SUV · AWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2023 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · AWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · AWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Kia Seltos, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
181 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine297
- Unknown or other93
- Electrical system91
- Power train88
- Engine and engine cooling57
- Fuel/propulsion system31
- Forward collision avoidance20
- Complaints
- 559
- Crashes reported
- 29
- Fires reported
- 10
- People injured
- 17
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Kia Seltos by component
- Air bags1 · 2,967 units
- Engine1 · 147K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 137K units
- Power train1 · 40K units
Kia Seltos recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2025 | KIA Seltos, Soul (2021-2023): Engine and engine coolingNo. 25V099000 | Fire | 137,256 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | KIA Seltos, Soul (2023-2024): Air bagsNo. 23V830000 | Crash risk | 2,967 |
| Jul 31, 2023 | KIA Seltos, Soul, Sportage (2023-2024): Power trainNo. 23V531000Park outside | Fire | 39,765 |
| Apr 13, 2021 | KIA Seltos, Soul (2020-2021): EngineNo. 21V259000 | Fire | 147,249 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2024 Kia Seltos recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2024 Kia Seltos. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Kia Seltos have?
4 recalls cover the Kia Seltos, for 327,237 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Kia Seltos?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 15.1% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Kia Seltos?
Engine: named in 297 of the 559 safety complaints about the Kia Seltos, then unknown or other (93). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.