2026 Kia Seltos
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2026: 4 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 377 |
| 2022 | 75 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 4 |
| 2027 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 4 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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I purchased this new 2026 Kia Seltos with approximately 32 miles. The vehicle now has fewer than 600 miles and has experienced two incidents of sudden, intermittent, complete loss of accelerator response.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and engine
Service brakes
2 of 4 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Engine
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.
Air bags
1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.
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The contact owns a 2026 Kia Seltos. While driving across an intersection, another vehicle ran a stop sign and collided with the contact's vehicle. The impact occurred on the driver-side door, causing extensive damage to the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-28
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2026 Kia Seltos — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2026 Kia Seltos reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Kia Seltos?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Kia Seltos have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.