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2027 Kia SeltosProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 3 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
1
🟢

Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls. Complaint rate is 7.1x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

1 owners reported brakes issues.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Other2 (67%)
Brakes1 (33%)

2027 Kia Seltos: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2027 Kia Seltos, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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2027 Kia Seltos NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Kia Seltos is the 2021 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2027 Kia Seltos vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

3

Class avg

0

7.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Kia Seltos Model Years

2027202620252024202320222021
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2027 Kia Seltos: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2027 Kia Seltos?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2027 Kia Seltos is related to the brakes, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2027 Kia Seltos reliable?
The 2027 Kia Seltos has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 7.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2027 Kia Seltos problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2027 Kia Seltos have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2027 Kia Seltos according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Kia Seltos problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 2027 Kia Seltos data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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