2021 Ford Bronco vs 2021 Kia Seltos
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Ford Bronco | 2021 Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 225 | 369 |
| Recall campaigns | 20 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 316 | 134 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 27–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,750 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 68 | 225 |
| Power Train | 9 | 68 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 47 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 43 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 26 |
| Suspension | 24 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 23 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 98 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 22 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 53 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 29 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 54 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 17 |
2021 Ford Bronco
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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.