Model year 2025 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2025 Kia Seltos: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2025 Kia Seltos at 25–31 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
25–31
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Kia dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2025 Kia Seltos recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2025 Kia Seltos, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2025 Kia Seltos in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2025 Kia Seltos fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seltos AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 24/27/25 mpg | $2,700 | 350 |
| Seltos AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT (8 modes) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 27/31/29 mpg | $2,300 | 309 |
| Seltos FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT (8 modes) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 28/34/31 mpg | $2,150 | 288 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2025 Kia Seltos crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Seltos SUV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 15.1% | Standard & Optional |
| 2025 Kia Seltos SUV FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 16.9% | Standard & Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2025 Kia Seltos owner complaints
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia Seltos, most recently on Sep 19, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Warnings | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Lane departure: Assist | 1 |
| Lane departure: Blind spot detection | 1 |
| Lane departure: Warning | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Kia Seltos model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Seltos | 26–30 mpg | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Seltos | 25–29 mpg | 0 | 4 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Seltos | 26–31 mpg | 2 | 47 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Seltos | 27–31 mpg | 2 | 47 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Seltos | 27–31 mpg | 1 | 76 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Seltos | 27–31 mpg | 2 | 378 | 4/5 |
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Other 2025 Kia models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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