Trim Report

Kia Seltos X-Line S2021

Includes:KIASELTOS|X-Line S

X-Line S Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$6,500
$7K–$28K
478 listings72,176 avg miles
EX
From$11,926
3,578 listings|$12K–$36K
LX
From$9,200
1,363 listings|$9K–$31K
Nightfall Edition
From$15,799
65 listings|$16K–$29K
S
From$6,500
6,226 listings|$7K–$38K
SX
From$7,888
1,243 listings|$8K–$36K
X-Line
From$18,499
81 listings|$18K–$32K
Data coming soon
X-Line S

Kia Seltos Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2021 Kia Seltos trims

Elevated

The 2021 Kia Seltos has a elevated safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 318 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

0
Recalls
318
Complaints
10
Crashes
5
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 318 owners have filed complaints about the 2021 Kia Seltos. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine121
02Engine And Engine Cooling34
03Power Train27
04Unknown Or Other19
05Power Train,engine14
318 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov
Know the risks. Now track the deals.Start tracking for $5/week

Kia Seltos Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 Kia Seltos trims

27–31mpg combined
·
25-29city
·
30-34hwy
·
$1,400-$1,600/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2021 Kia Seltos returns 27–31 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Seltos FWD - Automatic (AV-S8)
31mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city34 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean
Seltos AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)
29mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
27 city31 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average
Seltos AWD - Automatic (AM-S7)
27mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
25 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the X-Line S Worth It?

Common questions about the 2021 Kia Seltos X-Line S

How does the X-Line S compare to other Kia Seltos trims?

The X-Line S occupies a distinct position in the Kia Seltos range. See how it stacks up on the 2021 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 Kia Seltos X-Line S?

Maintenance costs for the X-Line S align with the broader Kia Seltos ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The most-reported issue area is engine. Check the 2021 Kia Seltos page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Kia Seltos X-Line S?

For the X-Line S, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Kia Seltos buyer's guide.

Get Kia Seltos market updates

We'll email you when prices shift or new data comes in for the 2021 Kia Seltos.

No spam. We'll only reach out about Kia Seltos features.