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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2026 Kia Seltos.
Owner complaints (4)
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Kia Seltos (1 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 47).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Kia Seltos.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 KIA SELTOS SUV N/A FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 KIA SELTOS SUV N/A AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Kia Seltos version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seltos AWD 1.6 L Automatic (S8) | 24 | 27 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Seltos AWD 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S8) | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,300 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.