Kia ยท 2023

2023 Kia Seltos FWD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 31 MPG.

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Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2023 Kia Seltos SUV AWD.

4/5
Overall
4/5
Frontal crash
4/5
Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) Regular 29 35 31 283

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.

Campaign 23V531000

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.

Campaign 25V099000

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)

80 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Unknown Or Other 17 Engine 17 Electrical System 15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2023 Kia Seltos FWD?

EPA figures for the 2023 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 2023 Kia Seltos FWD?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 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 2023 Kia Seltos FWD?

Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA for the 2023 Kia Seltos FWD, most often about: Unknown Or Other, Engine, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2023 Kia Seltos FWD?

NHTSA gave the 2023 Kia Seltos FWD (2023 Kia Seltos SUV AWD) 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.