KIA Seltos vs Chevrolet Aveo
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | KIA Seltos | Chevrolet Aveo |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 791 | 1,930 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2026 | 2004–2012 |
| Worst model year | 2021 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 52 | 183 |
| Fires reported | 19 | 122 |
| Injuries reported | 19 | 123 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 12 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.4% | 22.8% |
KIA Seltos by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
344
43.5%
Other & Unspecified
91
11.5%
Electrical System
90
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
86
10.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
33
4.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
16
2.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15
1.9%
Chevrolet Aveo by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
370
19.2%
Electrical System
352
18.2%
Airbags
284
14.7%
Lights
185
9.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
117
6.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
91
4.7%
Brakes
76
3.9%
Suspension
74
3.8%