Kia Seltos years to avoid
The Kia Seltos years to avoid are 2021 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
729
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2021–2026
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Seltos years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | High complaint rate | 473 |
Every Seltos year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 63 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 78 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 95 | 1 | |
| 2021avoid | 473 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Kia Seltos years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Seltos years to avoid are 2021. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Kia Seltos?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Seltos years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kia Seltos have?
Across all model years, the Seltos has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 729 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.