Kia · 2019–present
Kia Seltos
The Kia Seltos (Korean: 기아 셀토스) is a crossover SUV manufactured by Kia since 2019. It is positioned between the smaller Stonic, Soul, or Sonet and the larger Sportage in Kia's global SUV lineup. The first-generation Seltos is designated as a global product with three variations introduced for different markets. The first variation is the largest version of the Seltos, which is manufactured in South Korea (codename: SP2) mainly aimed at developed markets, including North America and Australasia. The two other variations are the Indian-made Seltos (codename: SP2i) and the closely related Chinese version badged as the Kia KX3 (codename: SP2c). The SP2i and SP2c models are the low-cost versions of the Seltos to penetrate emerging markets, built on the Hyundai-Kia K2 platform and closely related to the second-generation Hyundai Creta/ix25. The name "Seltos" is derived from "Celtos", the son of Hercules and Celtine in Greek mythology. According to Kia, the Seltos is primarily marketed to millennials.
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US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
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| 2026 KIA SELTOS SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 KIA SELTOS SUV N/A FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Kia Seltos SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2025 Kia Seltos SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Kia Seltos SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2024 Kia Seltos SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Kia Seltos SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Kia Seltos SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Kia Seltos SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Kia Seltos SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Kia SELTOS SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Kia SELTOS SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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25V099000 2025-02-17 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025.…
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23V830000 2023-12-22 · model years 2024
AIR BAGS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both side curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's…
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23V531000 2023-07-31 · model years 2023, 2024
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification…
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21V259000 2021-04-13 · model years 2021
ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Kia will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. The recall began June 11, 2021.…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
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| 2027 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 340 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | Regular | 28 | 319 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | Regular | 30 | 298 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 350 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 29 | 309 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 350 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 29 | 309 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 31 | 288 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 343 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 29 | 309 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 31 | 288 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 331 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 29 | 314 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 31 | 283 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 331 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 29 | 314 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 31 | 283 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 331 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 29 | 314 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 31 | 285 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
Sources
- Wikidata / Wikipedia profiles — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/cars/Q65044174CC0 / CC BY-SA 4.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.