The 2024 Kia Seltos's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 38 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 38 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other7

02Electrical System5

03Engine3

04Visibility/wiper3

05Electrical System,exterior Lighting2

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

Kia Seltos Fuel Economy

26–31mpg combined

25-28city

27-34hwy

$1,400-$1,700/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~$1,400/yr6/10 Average

Seltos AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)

29mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

27 city31 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average

Seltos AWD - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

25 city27 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2024 Kia Seltos

38States

25%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

7389%

FLFlorida

7359%

TXTexas

6187%

PAPennsylvania

4876%

CACalifornia

4776%

ILIllinois

3775%

NYNew York

3384%

MOMissouri

3244%

NJNew Jersey

2803%

AZArizona

2633%

DCWashington DC

2583%

DEDelaware

2143%

MDMaryland

2143%

GAGeorgia

2143%

INIndiana

1962%

NCNorth Carolina

1712%

MNMinnesota

1682%

MIMichigan

1672%

TNTennessee

1502%

WAWashington

1442%

RIRhode Island

1302%

NHNew Hampshire

1292%

UT127

OK112

OR110

NV93

WI91

HI85

CO80

ID78

CT72

AL62

ME57

VT56

VA55

KY51

AR47

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 unknown or other, 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?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2024 Kia Seltos, based on 38 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.