2021 Buick Envision vs 2021 Kia Seltos
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Buick Envision | 2021 Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 23 | 354 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 696 | 134 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–26 | 27–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 43,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Envision | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 214 |
| Power Train | 5 | 64 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 46 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 42 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 90 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 51 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 50 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 27 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 19 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 17 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 14 |
2021 Buick Envision
2021 Kia Seltos
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.