The Lemon IndexAll cars · Kia Seltos · 2025
2025 Kia Seltos. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints13NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold56,798U.S. model year
Per 100K sold23complaints
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Automatic emergency braking | 31% |
| Lights | 23% |
| Electrical | 23% |
| Lane assist | 23% |
| Engine | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 11
Kia filed 11 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- IBU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information to upgrade
- This bulletin has been revised to include additional
- AWD/4WD COUPLING ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT (CA2503) - This bulletin provides
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Seltos SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Kia Seltos SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard & Optional | Standard |
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | AWD | 24 / 27 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S8) | FWD | 28 / 34 / 31 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S8) | AWD | 27 / 31 / 29 | Regular | $2,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2021–2025 Kia Seltos, 24.7M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 2 | 162K |
| Oil changes & service | 1 | 84K |
| Brakes & ABS | 1 | 33K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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