Mercedes Benz SL500 vs KIA Seltos
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 | Mercedes Benz SL500 | KIA Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 308 | 768 |
| Model years covered | 1992–2009 | 2021–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 52 |
| Fires reported | 30 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 19 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.8% | 11.7% |
Mercedes Benz SL500 by year
What breaks
Suspension
64
20.8%
Electrical System
60
19.5%
Brakes
43
14.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
36
11.7%
Engine & Cooling
16
5.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
4.5%
Airbags
14
4.5%
Steering
10
3.2%
KIA Seltos by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
334
43.5%
Electrical System
89
11.6%
Other & Unspecified
89
11.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
82
10.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
28
3.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
16
2.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15
2.0%