2024 Kia Seltos vs 2024 Subaru Outback
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2024 Kia Seltos | 2024 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 42 | 93 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 27 | 225 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–31 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Seltos | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 16 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 19 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 13 |
| Engine | 5 | 7 |
| Power Train | 4 | 6 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 6 |
| Steering | 2 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6 |
2024 Kia Seltos
2024 Subaru Outback
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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.