The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 18 of 47 complaints (38%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more crash reports (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed held steady at 47 in both 2023 and 2024.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 47
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,000–$2,400
- Combined MPG
- 26–31
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2024 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,000–2,300 | 2,000–2,300 | 2,000–2,400 | 2,000–2,500 | 2,150–2,500 | |
| Combined MPG | 27–31 | 27–31 | 26–31 | 25–31 | 25–29 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 25–29 / 30–35 | 25–29 / 30–35 | 25–28 / 27–34 | 24–28 / 27–34 | 24–27 / 27–31 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 283–331 | 283–331 | 288–343 | 288–350 | 309–350 | |
| Complaints filed | 76 | 47 | 47 | 13 | 4 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Seltos have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Kia Seltos?
Electrical: 18 of 47 NHTSA complaints (38%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Kia Seltos get?
EPA rates it 26–31 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Kia Seltos?
EPA estimates $2,000–$2,400 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 28 mpg (high) | 34 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | $2,000 (low) | 288 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 1.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 25 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | $2,400 (high) | 343 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 309 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
AIR BAGS
- Defect
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.
- Consequence
- An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace both side curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC289.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
- Defect
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
- Consequence
- An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.