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2021 Kia Seltos FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 31 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 Kia SELTOS SUV FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 29 | 34 | 31 | 285 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
527 complaints filed by owners for this model year (23 involving a crash, 10 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Kia Seltos FWD?
EPA figures for the 2021 Kia Seltos FWD reach 31 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2021 Kia Seltos FWD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Seltos FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2021 Kia Seltos FWD?
Owners have filed 527 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Kia Seltos FWD, most often about: Engine, Power Train, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Kia Seltos FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Kia Seltos FWD (2021 Kia SELTOS SUV FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.