2021 Kia Seltos vs 2021 Toyota RAV4
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 Kia Seltos | 2021 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 368 | 385 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 134 | 229 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–31 | 28–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 23,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Seltos | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 224 | 41 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 125 |
| Electrical System | 47 | 47 |
| Power Train | 68 | 22 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 43 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 20 |
| Steering | 5 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 98 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 53 | 8 |
| Oil consumption | 53 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 17 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 8 |
2021 Kia Seltos
2021 Toyota RAV4
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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.