2026 Kia

Seltos AWD

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo

Kia Seltos: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 350 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 172 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 64 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,186 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 0
Owner complaints: 4 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries: 2

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Automatic emergency brakingPart of Kia Drive Wise.
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC29%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL29%
AIR BAGS14%
ENGINE14%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM14%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 7 total.

Kia Seltos: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain: 10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 10 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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