Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2025 Kia Seltos recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2025 Kia Seltos
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component13
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 3 | 23 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 23 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 23 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 23 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 15 |
| Suspension | 1 | 8 |
| Structure | 1 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 8 |
| Steering | 1 | 8 |
| Engine | 1 | 8 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“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.”
- Suspension
“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.”
- Unknown or other
“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 you’re on the highway driving 70 mph and this happens?”
Other Kia Seltos model years
- 20250 recalls13 complaints
- 20242 recalls46 complaints
- 20232 recalls46 complaints
- 20221 recall74 complaints
- 20212 recalls376 complaints
Other Kia models
- 2025 Sorento4 recalls134 complaints
- 2025 Soul0 recalls12 complaints
- 2025 Sportage1 recall73 complaints
- 2025 Telluride3 recalls120 complaints
- 2025 Niro1 recall20 complaints
- 2025 K52 recalls53 complaints
- 2025 Carnival1 recall194 complaints
- 2025 EV60 recalls55 complaints
- 2025 EV94 recalls21 complaints
- 2025 K42 recalls47 complaints
- 2020 Optima0 recalls153 complaints
- 2021 Sedona0 recalls10 complaints
2025 Kia Seltos recall questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Seltos have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2025 Kia Seltos. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Kia Seltos?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 13 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 Kia Seltos?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.
Check a specific Kia by VIN
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