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2023 Kia Seltos Problems

Compared with other Kia Seltos years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2022

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
47filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
50,656miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
31 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 29 city / 35 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Kia Seltos (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2023 Kia Seltos. The part named most often is engine, with 18 complaints (38% of the total), followed by other or unknown (17) and electrical system (16). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,656 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 51 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Kia Seltos model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Air bags (1), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Seat belts (1), Steering (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “Unknown. Was told there was a recall when i took it in for my first oil change over a year ago, was told that they would call me when the part came in, then never heard from anyone. Just took it back in couple months ago and mentioned it again and nothing was ever said. They did confirm that it had a recall but werent too concern about it”

NHTSA complaint #11617329, filed 2024-09

Other or unknown: “In April 2025 my vehicle had a recall (1: SC336 or 25V099), I brought it into a Kia dealership, they said it failed the test, and needed a new engine (i was without a vehicle for weeks, dealership said they did not have any loaners until after 14 days). They then call back weeks later saying the test was faulty, and i could have my car back. They said to keep an eye on it if there are any issues regarding the recall to come back. …”

NHTSA complaint #11719832, filed 2026-02

Electrical system: “The gages fall all the way down, I’m not able to accelerate, engine light, traction light, tire pressure light, crash detection light, and other lights come on and prevents me from being able to drive. This happened on the interstate and almost caused an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #11727703, filed 2026-03

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Glare in the front windshield after I purchased my 2023 Kia Seltos ex awd I noticed a hazardous glare in the front windshield it's coming from the dashboard portions of the dashboard reflects into the windshield making it very difficult to see while driving in direct sunlight this is a safety issue the large glare makes it difficult to see out of the windshield.”

NHTSA complaint #11595226, filed 2024-06

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 39,313 and 62,000 miles.

25%0–100%10–2525%25–5025%50–7525%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 50,656 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2022202320242025202612
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Kia Seltos. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Seltos · SUV AWD★★★★☆5 / 4554 · 15.1% risk
Seltos · SUV FWD★★★★☆5 / 4554 · 16.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard on some versions, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard on some versions.

Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating; 2024: 5 stars overall. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Kia Seltos version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Seltos AWD1.6L 4-cyl7-speed automatic253027$2,500
Seltos AWD2.0L 4-cylCVT273129$2,300
Seltos FWD2.0L 4-cylCVT293531$2,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2023 Kia Seltos → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 51 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 51 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Seltos

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025138,0000531—Too new
2024473002531Too new to compareToo new
20234750,656243150 · TypicalToo new
20227644,170143145 · TypicalRising
202137742,0002431100 · MoreRising

All Kia Seltos model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Kia Seltos have?

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2023 Kia Seltos as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Kia Seltos is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 18 complaints (38% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 17.

Has the 2023 Kia Seltos been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2023 Kia Seltos do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Kia Seltos 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Kia Seltos get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Kia Seltos (Seltos FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 31 mpg combined, 29 city and 35 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Kia Seltos reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,656 miles and the middle half falls between 39,313 and 62,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.