2021 Ford Edge 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 Ford Edge | 2021 Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 102 | 354 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 145 | 134 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 27–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,000 mi | 43,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 214 |
| Power Train | 30 | 64 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 46 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 42 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 23 |
| Back Over Prevention | 18 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 14 |
| Stalling | 6 | 90 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 51 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 50 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 19 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 17 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 14 |
2021 Ford Edge
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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.