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2024 Kia

Seltos AWD

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

Kia Seltos: best and worst years
2024 Kia Seltos AWD

Closest available photo (2026 model year); you're viewing the 2024.

2026 photoPeżotCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Engine & performance

HP
195
Power to weight
0.061 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.24
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
MPG City
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
MPG Comb
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,400EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
CO₂
343 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Eco Score
5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
172 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
64 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,186 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
39
Reported injuries
2

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM27%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER14%
  • ENGINE7%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE7%
  • POWER TRAIN5%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 56 total.

Kia Seltos: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

27 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_ELE422

    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater available at update.kia.com. The software update may improve system performance, enhance existing features, and apply the latest operating software for supported vehicles (2021-2026MY All Models).

  • Dec 9, 2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGSPS797

    PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The PDW system alerts the driver while parking, by calculating distance based on the difference in signal transmission and reception times between the vehicle (ultrasonic sensor) and an object. The membrane film of the ultrasonic sensor is used for object detention and can be damaged by stone chips or for

  • Oct 22, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_ELE382_R1

    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT: This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) software on some 2021-2025MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from November 20, 2019 through January 13. 2025. When the key fob is stored near the vehicle, a signal generated by the IBU for the 'Welcome Function'

  • Oct 21, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWTY038_TSB_R1

    WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HORN ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMEN (WTY038) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY038) to inspect and, if necessary, replace the horn assembly on 2021-2024MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from March 21, 2019 through June 21, 2024. The a

  • Aug 19, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_ELE382

    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) software on some 2021-2025MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from November 20, 2019 through January 13. 2025. When the key fob is stored near the vehicle, a signal generated by the IBU for the 'Welcome Function' can cause the key fob battery to become depleted. The ‘Welcome Function' is a convenience feature that activates certain features controlled by the IBU

  • Jun 23, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_ELE359

    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: OIL CHANGE REMINDER RESETOPERATION LOGIC (SA592) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Integrated Control Unit ‘ICU’ software on certain 2024-2025MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles equipped with 1.6L T-GDI GAMMA engines produced from February 14, 2023 through June 29, 2024. The affected vehicles are not equipped with the Oil Change Reminder Reset selection on the Audio Video Navigation ‘AVN’ screen. Some of the affected vehicles may require the ‘AV

  • Jun 11, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_TRA114

    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AWD/4WD COUPLING ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT (CA2503) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under ELE374, titled ‘Service Action: AWD Coupling Actuator Logic Improvement (SA605)’. If the affected vehicles experience a loss of AWD capability (FWD continues to operate but there is no power sent to the rear wheels) accompanied by a warning message on the instrument cluster “Check AWD/4WD System” and the Malfunction I

  • May 21, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_ELE374

    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AWD COUPLING ACTUATOR LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA605) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the 4-Wheel Drive (“4WD”) system software on certain 2024-2025MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles equipped with All-Wheel Drive (“AWD”) produced from February 14, 2023 through October 08, 2024. The affected vehicles may experience an interruption of supplementary power to the rear wheels, while normal motive power continues to be available to the front wheels, accompanied by the warni

  • and 19 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

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

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.