Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Seltos.
The 2025 Kia Seltos is evaluated within a model complaint history covering 2021 through 2026, and it enters that frame with zero recalls and just ten total owner complaints, the most common concern area being Exterior Lighting. That complaint count falls far beneath the 341 recorded for 2021 and remains above the three logged for 2026, positioning this model year among the more settled entries in the tracked range. For researchers, that profile offers a usable middle ground—specific enough to surface a defined complaint category yet largely devoid of the recall activity and high-volume feedback that mark the bookends of the dataset.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 172 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Overall height | 63.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3186 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.4 / 61.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 59/41 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Seltos of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SX Turbo 4x 1.6L Turbo I-4 | 7.10 sec | 15.50 sec | 195 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | SX Turbo 4x 1.6L Turbo I-4 | 6.90 sec | 15.40 sec | 195 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | SX Turbo 4x 1.6L Turbo I-4 | 7.30 sec | 15.70 sec | 195 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | SX Turbo 4x 1.6L Turbo I-4 | 7.60 sec | 15.90 sec | 195 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | SX Turbo 1.6L Turbo I-4 | 6.60 sec | 15.30 sec | 175 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | S T-GDI 1.6L Turbo I-4 | 6.90 sec | 15.40 sec | 175 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | SX Turbo 1.6L Turbo I-4 | 7.30 sec | 15.70 sec | 175 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | SX Turbo 1.6L Turbo I-4 | 7.40 sec | 15.90 sec | 175 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2025 Kia Seltos represents a clear improvement in reliability trends within its generation, particularly when contextualized against prior model years. Complaints dropped sharply from 341 in 2021 to just 10 in 2025, while recalls fell from a peak of two per year (2021, 2023, and 2024) to zero in the target year—suggesting early production issues have been largely resolved. The 2025 model also shows no open investigations, a positive signal compared to the consistent investigative activity in earlier years. Top complaint areas for 2025 are minor and isolated (e.g., exterior lighting and electrical system), with no fire-related incidents and only one crash-related complaint reported. This places 2025 at the most stable point in the generation’s federal record so far, with data indicating a maturing platform and diminishing defect concerns. **For a used purchase, the 2025 Seltos appears to be the safest bet in this lineup.**
All 10 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 11 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB_ELE422 | 2026-05-27 | Electrical System | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM… |
| TSB_ELE412 | 2026-02-04 | Steering | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CALIBRATION (SA641)… |
| PS797 | 2025-12-09 | Back Over Prevention | PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop… |
| TSB_ELE382_R1 | 2025-10-21 | Electrical System | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT: This bulletin has been revised to… |
| TSB_ELE382 | 2025-08-19 | Electrical System | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information to… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.