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Kia Seltos by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 7 model years of the Kia Seltos (2021–2027). The 2027 model is rated 26–30 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 4 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Kia Seltos years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Seltos | 3 | 26–30 mpg | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Seltos | 2 | 25–29 mpg | 0 | 4 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Seltos | 3 | 25–31 mpg | 0 | 13 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Seltos | 3 | 26–31 mpg | 2 | 47 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Seltos | 3 | 27–31 mpg | 2 | 47 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Seltos | 3 | 27–31 mpg | 1 | 76 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Seltos | 3 | 27–31 mpg | 2 | 377 | 4/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Kia Seltos recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Kia Seltos year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 25V099000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical, reported Feb 17, 2025; model years 2021, 2022, 2023
- 23V830000 — Air bags, reported Dec 22, 2023; model years 2024
- 23V531000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Pump, reported Jul 31, 2023; model years 2023, 2024
- 21V259000 — Engine, reported Apr 13, 2021; model years 2021
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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