2025 Kia Seltos: common problems and reliability
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13 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 Seltos?The 2025 Kia Seltos has 13 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and exterior lighting.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Kia Seltos vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the Seltos?
Across the 6 Seltos model years we track, complaint volume runs from 46 (2023) to 369 (2021). With 13 complaints, the 2025 Seltos sits below the model's median of 46.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, creating a low-confidence overall picture.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Seltos. See the full Seltos owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Seltos listings typically run $18,651–$23,798.
Other Seltos model years
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