2021 Cadillac XT5 vs 2021 Kia Seltos
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Oct 10, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Cadillac XT5 | 2021 Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 375 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 833 | 134 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 27–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac XT5 | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 231 |
| Power Train | 0 | 68 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 48 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 44 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 11 |
| Steering | 3 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 100 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 57 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 54 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 30 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 23 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 15 |
2021 Cadillac XT5
2021 Kia Seltos
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.