DecodedCars2027 Kia Seltos
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2027 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 30 combined · 28 city / 33 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 27 similar 2027 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2027 Kia Seltos is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (28 city / 33 highway), 2% better than the 2027 small SUV average of 29.4 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
What changed for 2027
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2026 Seltos — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2026; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2026 Seltos →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Hwa-Sung, Gyeonggi Province · Gwang-Ju, Gyeonggi Province
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 2 2027 Seltos configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seltos FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 33 / 30 | +2% | $2,250 | 298 |
| Seltos AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S1) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 / 30 / 28 | +9% | $2,400 | 319 |
| Seltos AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 30 / 26 | +2% | $2,600 | 340 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2027 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2027 Kia Seltos.
Similar 2027 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Kia Seltos (this car) | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Kia Sportage | 41 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe | 36 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Kia Sorento | 37 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Hyundai Kona | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2027 Kia Seltos.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2027 Kia Seltos is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Other Seltos years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Seltos | 29 | 172 in | Not rated | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 Seltos | 31 | 172 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 13 |
| 2024 Seltos | 31 | 172 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 47 |
| 2023 Seltos | 31 | 172 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 47 |
| 2022 Seltos | 31 | 172 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 76 |
| 2021 Seltos | 31 | 172 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 378 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Kia. How we calculate this →