2024 Kia Seltos AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2024 Kia Seltos AWD

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City
27
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
Combined
29
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S8)
Regular
City
27
Hwy
31
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
25
Hwy
27
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,350

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
309 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
10.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,322/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,081/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,011/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,139/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,339/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,333/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,892/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,389/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,247/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,301/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 29 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 Kia Seltos SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.1%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
39
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems39 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 39 owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Seltos AWD. Top reported issues include electrical system, engine and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
15
Engine
6
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
6
Visibility / Wipers
4
Speed Control
3
Power Train
3
Lighting
2
Steering
2

2024 Kia Seltos AWD problems by category: Electrical System: 15 complaints, Engine: 6 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 6 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 4 complaints, Speed Control: 3 complaints, Power Train: 3 complaints, Lighting: 2 complaints, Steering: 2 complaints.

7
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 01/27/2026Crash1 InjuryODI#11713766
During the incident in question, the vehicle’s lane‑assist system malfunctioned in a manner I have never previously experienced. As I approached an area with multiple lane markings, the system appeare…
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/26/2025ODI#11638644
On Wednesday [XXX], at [XXX]. I started to drive to work. I noticed the instrument cluster on my 2024 Kia Seltos SX was completely dark. I couldn't see the speedometer, fuel gauge, engine temperatur…
EngineFiled: 05/04/2024FireODI#11586993
Daughter driving back to college from home in her new 2024 Kia Seltos. We leased this vehicle for her for reliability and dependability throughout her years at college. 9 months into lease, 10,000 mi…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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