2025 Kia Seltos Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2025 Kia Seltos, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2025 Kia Seltos. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2025 Kia Seltos have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 8,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I am reporting multiple safety concerns involving my leased 2025 Kia Seltos, which currently has approximately 22,000 miles. I first reported an unusual smell coming from the vehicle in June 2025. The”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 19, 2026 · Unknown or other
“The camber bolts in front struts moved from original location causing uneven tire wear and steering issues. When replacing tires mechanic showed me marks where bolts were originally and where they are”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 23, 2026 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2025 Kia Seltos (Seltos AWD, Seltos FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–31 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 24–28 / 27–34 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S8); Automatic (S8) |
Compare Kia Seltos model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Seltos model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Seltos | 2 | 374 |
| 2022 Kia Seltos | 1 | 73 |
| 2023 Kia Seltos | 2 | 46 |
| 2024 Kia Seltos | 2 | 46 |
| 2025 Kia Seltos | 0 | 13 |
| 2026 Kia Seltos | 0 | 4 |
| 2027 Kia Seltos | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2025 Kia Seltos
How do I know if my 2025 Kia Seltos has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Sedona2,410 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.