Sign inCreate free garage
Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2027 Kia SeltosRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for the 2027 Kia Seltos. Most complaints involve visibility/wiper (1) and service brakes (1). The EPA rates it 26–30 mpg combined.

Check a VINAdd to my garage
Combined MPG
26–30mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
3
Top: visibility/wiper
Fuel cost / yr
$2,150est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2027 Kia Seltos as of Nov 2, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 2, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

3 complaints filed with NHTSA · Oct 2026 – Oct 2026
  1. Visibility/wiper1
  2. Service brakes1
  3. Other / unknown2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Seltos model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2021377
202276
202347
202447
202513
20264
20273
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 2, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Visibility/wiper

1 report
“My windshield has one huge crack and a bunch of tiny nicks in it from very low speed impacts from little road rocks or pebbles. I’ve had to fix my windshield once already from a crack. Car was bought 2 months ago, and probably going to have to replace my entire windshield in the next few months.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 29, 2026Visibility/wiperODI 11774470

Service brakes

1 report
“Brake system failure from the master cylinder was literally leaking brake fluid. I was driving on 10-1-26 and noticed warning signs flashing on and off. Took it to a service center 10-5-26 and was confirmed it was the issue. I could've been in a serious accident from a safety component failing that wasn't my fault.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 20, 2026Unknown or other, Service brakesODI 11772481
Send a problem to a mechanic on findmechanic.ai
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 2, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic (AV-S1) · Automatic (S8)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 2, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Seltos FWD
Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
283330$2,150298
Seltos AWD
Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · All-Wheel Drive
263028$2,300319
Seltos AWD
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
243026$2,450340
  • Seltos FWD
    Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    28 city · 33 hwy · $2,150/yr
    30
    mpg comb.
  • Seltos AWD
    Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    26 city · 30 hwy · $2,300/yr
    28
    mpg comb.
  • Seltos AWD
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
    24 city · 30 hwy · $2,450/yr
    26
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 2, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2027 Kia Seltos as of Nov 2, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 2, 2026Vehicle 23003Vehicle 22987
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2027 Seltos questions

How many recalls does the 2027 Kia Seltos have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 2, 2026.

What are the most common 2027 Kia Seltos problems?

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are visibility/wiper (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2027 Kia Seltos get?

The EPA rates the 2027 Kia Seltos at 26–30 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 2, 2026