Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Seltos.
The 2026 Kia Seltos represents the latest entry in a model lineage tracked from 2021 through 2026, where current data records zero recalls and only three total owner complaints. Although air bags are identified as the top complaint area, this volume marks the lowest point in the vehicle's complaint history. Such data highlights a significant contrast to the 344 complaints logged during the 2021 model year.
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 2026 Kia Seltos represents the sixth year of its generation, and the federal data reveals a clear downward trend in complaints, recalls, and technical service bulletins (TSBs) since its 2021 debut. Complaints peaked at 344 in 2021, then dropped sharply to 69 in 2022 and have continued declining to just 3 in 2026, while recalls fell from 2 in the first two years to zero in 2025 and 2026. The 2026 model year also shows minimal TSBs (5) and no open investigations, suggesting Kia has addressed most early-generation issues. The few complaints logged for 2026—spread across airbags, brakes, and speed control—lack specificity on root causes, but their low volume and isolated nature indicate no systemic concerns. Compared to earlier years, 2026 sits at the most stable point in the generation’s reliability arc. **This makes the 2026 Seltos a strong used purchase, assuming the trend holds and no new issues emerge.**
All 3 complaints on record, top 3 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 5 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_ENG261_R1 | 2026-02-10 | Engine | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU… |
| TSB_ELE412 | 2026-02-04 | Steering | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CALIBRATION (SA641)… |
| TSB_ENG261 | 2026-01-28 | Engine | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU… |
| PS797 | 2025-12-09 | Back Over Prevention | PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop… |
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.