The 2024 Kia Seltos's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 42 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V5310002023-31-07

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP

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.

An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

View at NHTSA

23V8300002023-22-12

AIR BAGS

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.

An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2024 Kia Seltos has accumulated 42 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System7

02Unknown Or Other7

03Engine3

04Visibility/wiper3

05Electrical System,exterior Lighting2

42 total across 1 model years (2024–2024)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Seltos Fuel Economy

26–31mpg combined

25-28city

27-34hwy

$2,200-$2,600/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2024 Kia Seltos ranges from 26 to 31 MPG combined. That's a 5 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Seltos FWD - Automatic (AV-S8)

31mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city34 hwy~$2,200/yr6/10 Average

Seltos AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)

29mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

27 city31 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average

Seltos AWD - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

25 city27 hwy~$2,600/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2024 Kia Seltos

38States

24%in top 3

If you're near Ohio, you're in luck: 9% of listings are there. But with 38 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

OHOhio

8869%

FLFlorida

8419%

PAPennsylvania

6196%

TXTexas

5315%

CACalifornia

5215%

MOMissouri

4855%

ILIllinois

4034%

DEDelaware

3654%

NYNew York

3414%

AZArizona

3133%

MDMaryland

2853%

MNMinnesota

2843%

NJNew Jersey

2833%

GAGeorgia

2723%

DCWashington DC

2673%

NCNorth Carolina

2122%

INIndiana

2032%

TN177

MI168

RI163

OR146

CO144

UT139

WA139

NH138

ID114

NV114

WI112

KY106

OK106

NE77

MA76

CT74

AL73

WY68

VA66

AR60

ME52

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2024.

2024 Kia Seltos Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2024 Kia Seltos a good car to buy?

The 2024 Kia Seltos has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2024 Kia Seltos?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia Seltos. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2024 Kia Seltos?

Depending on configuration, the 2024 Kia Seltos delivers 26–31 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2024 Kia Seltos?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2024 Kia Seltos, based on 42 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.