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2025 Kia Seltos

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2025 Kia Seltos.

Known issues
1 (1 critical)
Owner complaints
13, mostly forward collision avoidance
Common problems

What to watch for on the 2025 Kia Seltos

critical·2.0L Smartstream

Piston Oil Ring Failure (Recall)

Some early engines were recalled because improperly heat-treated piston oil rings can lead to oil consumption and engine damage.

Typical repair cost
$4,000 – $8,000

Which of these apply to your 2025 Seltos?

Your guide shows which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.

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Owner complaints

What 13 owners reported

Electrical system3
Exterior lighting2
Suspension1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2025 Kia Seltos at a glance

Trims
EXLXSSXX-Line
Engine
2.0L 4-Cylinder, 1.6L 4-Cylinder Turbo
Transmission
CVT, Automatic 8-spd
Drivetrain
FWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
SUV
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2025 Kia Seltos?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2025 Kia Seltos with NHTSA, most often about the forward collision avoidance. No recall campaigns are on file for this model year. Known problems on its engines include piston oil ring failure. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2025 Kia Seltos reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2025 Kia Seltos?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2025 Kia Seltos listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.