2025 KIA Seltos Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Seltos years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 KIA Seltos. That ranks 5th out of 7 Seltos model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 23%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 KIA Seltos problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 KIA Seltos recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 KIA Seltos.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I am reporting multiple safety concerns involving my leased 2025 Kia Seltos, which currently has approximately 22,000 miles. I first reported an unusual smell coming from the vehicle in June 2025. The vehicle has been taken in for service multiple times, most recently on September 5, 2026, but the…
The camber bolts in front struts moved from original location causing uneven tire wear and steering issues. When replacing tires mechanic showed me marks where bolts were originally and where they are now. Mechanic said he has seen multiple of same vehicles with the same issue. Mechanic said most…
KiA started a system update while I was driving on a busy road which caused complete loss of engine power and all electrical. This is nuts. What if youâre on the highway driving 70 mph and this happens?
While driving at night with the Headlights on Low Beam the light that is projected onto the road is a dull yellowish color, not a bright white color. When the High Beam Lights are turned on there is no difference of the light being projected onto the road. While driving from [XXX] to [XXX] on [XXX]…
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving in snowy, inclement weather; the entire rear end of the vehicle would become covered in snow. The contact stated snow would become to heavy for the rear windshield wiper which would obstruct his vision while driving in the…
Other KIA Seltos years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Seltos | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Seltos | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 Seltos | 46 | 2 |
| 2023 Seltos | 46 | 2 |
| 2022 Seltos | 74 | 1 |
| 2021 Seltos | 376 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 KIA Seltos?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 KIA Seltos?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2025 KIA Seltos a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Seltos model years, the 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.