Kia Seltos: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Kia Seltos model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 346 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 41.0 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2022 | 69 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 84.1 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2023 | 44 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 81.8 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2024 | 41 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 92.7 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Across 4 model years, the 2024 Kia Seltos carries the highest severity index (92.7, driven by electrical system), while the 2021 is the cleanest at 41.0.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.