2024 Kia Seltos vs 2024 Toyota RAV4
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 | 2024 Kia Seltos | 2024 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 42 | 165 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 27 | 62 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–31 | 28–39 |
| Median reported mileage | — | 13,324 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Seltos | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 31 |
| Engine | 5 | 37 |
| Steering | 2 | 25 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 14 |
| Structure | 2 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 19 |
| Stalling | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2024 Kia Seltos
2024 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.