Kia
Seltos
Kia Seltos: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeKia
ClassSmall SUV
Model years (US)2021–2027
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Kia Seltos – Second generation2025–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | SP3 / SP3i / SP3c |
| Production | December 2025 – present |
| Model years | 2027–present (North America) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia K3 |
| Engines | Petrol 1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 MPi I4 1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi I4 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4 2.0 L Nu MPi I4 Diesel 1.5 L U II CRDi I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 7-speed DCT 8-speed automatic 6-speed DCT (hybrid) CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Length | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Gwangju India: Anantapur (Kia India) China: Yancheng (Jiangsu Yueda Kia) |
| Designer | Karim Habib |
Kia Seltos – First generation2019–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | SP2 / SP2i / SP2c |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Model years | 2021–2026 |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (SP2 only) |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia K2 (SP2i/SP2c) Hyundai-Kia B-SUV (SP2) |
| Engines | Petrol 1.4 L Smartstream G1.4 T-GDi I4 1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 MPi I4 1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi I4 1.6 L Gamma MPi I4 1.6 L Gamma T-GDi I4 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4 2.0 L Nu MPi I4 Diesel 1.5 L U II CRDi I4 1.6 L U II CRDi I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 8-speed automatic 7-speed DCT CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm (SP2) 2,610 mm (SP2i) 2,650 mm (SP2c) |
| Length | 4,370 mm (SP2, pre-facelift) 4,390 mm (SP2, facelift) 4,315 mm (SP2i, pre-facelift) 4,365 mm (SP2i, facelift) 4,345 mm (SP2c) |
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Kerb weight | (SP2) (SP2i) 1,220 kg (SP2c) |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Gwangju (SP2) India: Anantapur (Kia India) (SP2i) China: Yancheng (Yueda Kia) (SP2c) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) (SP2) Ecuador: Quito (Aymesa) (SP2i) Vietnam: Chu Lai (THACO Kia) (SP2i) Uzbekistan: Jizzakh (ADM-Jizzakh) (SP2) Bangladesh: Sreepur Upazila, Gazipur (Meghna Group) (SP2i) |
| Designer | Hong Seok Choi |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2027 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2021–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2021–2025, 2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2021–2023 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2027 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 7.8–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2021–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2021–2025, 2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km | 6.7–7.1 L/100 km |
| 2021–2023 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2021–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.6–2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Automatic, Automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 20 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2021–2027 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 350 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Electrical system | 91 | 2021, 2023, 2024 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 88 | 2021, 2022, 2024 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 32 | 2021, 2022, 2024 |
| Driver assistance | 25 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Visibility and wipers | 15 | 2021, 2023, 2024 |
| Speed control and cruise | 14 | 2021, 2024 |
| Airbags | 11 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Brakes | 11 | 2021, 2023, 2024 |
| Steering | 9 | 2021, 2023, 2024 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2021–2025: 555 complaints, 28 with a crash and 10 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.