2021 Honda CR-V vs 2021 Kia Seltos
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Honda CR-V | 2021 Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 329 | 368 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 126 | 134 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–38 | 27–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 34,117 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 32 | 224 |
| Steering | 111 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 87 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 47 |
| Power Train | 12 | 68 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 26 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 43 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 17 | 53 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 22 |
| Stalling | 11 | 98 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 16 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 53 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 29 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 15 |
2021 Honda CR-V
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.