Question 1

Is the Kia SELTOS reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Kia SELTOS has 714 total NHTSA complaints across 5 model years. The most reliable years are 2025 (16 complaints), 2024 (63 complaints). Years to avoid: 2021 (467 complaints), 2022 (92 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Kia SELTOS should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2021, 2022 Kia SELTOS. The 2021 model has the most complaints (467) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Kia SELTOS?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Kia SELTOS are 2025 (16 complaints), 2024 (63 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	16	i get my lane assist and almost wrecked bc it defa...	Excellent Reliability
2024	63	All systems failed, including all lights, speedome...	Above Average
2023	76	The contact owns a 2023 Kia Seltos. The contact st...	Average
2022	92	I bought a brand new 2022 Kia Seltos a month and a...	Below Average
2021	467	TRANSMISSION DEFECT , TRANSMISSION OVER HEATS IN S...	Avoid This Year

Kia SELTOS — All Years

Kia SELTOS — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid