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2026 Kia Seltos: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2026 Kia Seltos with NHTSA, and it has 0 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
7
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
0
on record
Fuel economy
29 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,034
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 29 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
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Other years of the Kia Seltos
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2026 Kia Seltos have?
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA: brakes (2), driver-assist & stability (2), airbags & seat belts (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 Kia Seltos have?
None on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Kia Seltos get?
Up to 29 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.