2023 Kia Seltos safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
4
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2023 Kia Seltos SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 1 report injuries (3 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2023 Kia Seltos vehicles were involved in 3 fatal crashes with 0 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskPiston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in… · Feb 17, 2025
- Fire riskElectronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain… · Jul 31, 2023