2023 Kia Seltos vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Kia Seltos | 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 44 | 174 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 51 | 106 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–31 | 30–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Seltos | Toyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 102 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 68 |
| Steering | 1 | 44 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 25 |
| Power Train | 4 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 15 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 24 |
2023 Kia Seltos
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
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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.