2026 Kia Seltos recalls

No safety recalls, 4 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

No recalls found for the 2026 Kia Seltos in NHTSA’s database.

0Recalls
4Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Kia Seltos owner complaints

4 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Vehicle Speed Control2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Air Bags1

Recent complaints

August 6, 2026Vehicle Speed ControlEngineFuel/Propulsion System

I purchased this new 2026 Kia Seltos with approximately 32 miles. The vehicle now has fewer than 600 miles and has experienced two incidents of sudden, intermittent, complete loss of accelerator response. During one incident in highway traffic, the vehicle unexpectedly began decelerating and pressing the accelerator pedal produced no acceleration or meaningful propulsion. I could not maintain speed or accelerate to move out of surrounding traffic. The vehicle became unable to move normally until it was turned off and restarted. An oil-pressure warning light illuminated during the failure. There was no meaningful warning before the loss of acceleration. After the first incident, an authorized

May 28, 2026Air BagsCrash2 injuries

The contact owns a 2026 Kia Seltos. While driving across an intersection, another vehicle ran a stop sign and collided with the contact's vehicle. The impact occurred on the driver-side door, causing extensive damage to the vehicle. No property damage reported. The vehicle came to a complete stop after being struck. The contact stated no air bags were deployed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard but was than brought to the residence. No warning lights were illuminated before the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle will be fixed. The contact stated she was the driver and had a passenger (son) in the front. The contact sustained a severe head impact and was knocked unconscious. The

April 17, 2026Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control

The contact owns a 2026 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to make a right turn, the brake pedal went to the floorboard and the vehicle accelerated independently. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the brake line needed to be tightened and the brake fluid reservoir needed to be topped off. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that there was no warranty for the repair. The manufacturer denied the buyback request. The approximate failure mileage was 1,322.

March 9, 2026Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2026 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that the heating system was inoperable and was blowing cold air. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the radiator cap was not tightened, causing air to build up in the system. The dealer tightened the radiator, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the sound was likely coming from the fuel injectors. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop on several occasions, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where

2026 Kia Seltos crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 KIA SELTOS SUV N/A AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 KIA SELTOS SUV N/A FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Kia Seltos: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard & optional, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 15.1%.

2026 Kia Seltos recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Kia Seltos have any recalls?

No recalls are currently listed for the 2026 Kia Seltos. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.

What are the most common 2026 Kia Seltos problems?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is vehicle speed control (2 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic.

Is the 2026 Kia Seltos safe?

The 2026 Kia Seltos earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Kia Seltos?

Contact any authorized Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.