2023 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2023 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 | 2023 Hyundai Santa FE | 2023 Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 207 | 46 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 45 | 51 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–32 | 27–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 15 |
| Power Train | 44 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 35 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2023 Hyundai Santa FE
2023 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.