Kia Seltos by year

Every Kia Seltos model year we track (2021–2025), side by side: what it costs to own, how it scores, and how many recalls and owner complaints it has.

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YearMonthly cost5-year costScoreRecallsComplaints
2025———013Recalls
2024———247Recalls
2023———247Recalls
2022———176Recalls
2021Avoid
6.2x more owner complaints than nearby model years
———2384Recalls

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Which Kia Seltos year has the most problems?

The 2021 Kia Seltos has the most owner complaints on record with NHTSA (384 complaints and 2 recalls).

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