Pricing

Current bid

US$0

Pure Sale

Pre-loss value

US$19,051

Repair estimate

US$20,004

The repair estimate is 105% of the retail value. More than the car is worth.

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Pricing

Current bid

US$0

Pure Sale

Pre-loss value

US$19,051

Repair estimate

US$20,004

Open on Copart USA →

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Bid ceiling

The listed repair estimate alone is over 70% of the retail estimate — there is no bid at which this lands under it.

A rebuilder's rule of thumb, not advice: bid, fees and repairs under about 70% of what the car is worth. Your target may differ; the calculator has every switch.

Lot details

Lot #: 67211696
Sale date: Auction not assigned
Storage location: VALLEJO, CA
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: REAR ENDAll Rear-end damage lots
Title status: Salvage
Repair estimate: US$20,004
Odometer: 66194 mi
Trim: SX
Engine: 1.6L 4
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel: GASAll Gasoline lots
Colour: SILVER
Body style: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLEAll SUV lots
Cylinders: 4
Keys: Yes
Run & drive: Yes
Auction branch: CA - VALLEJO
Event status: Pure Sale
Starts: Yes
Drive train: ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle type: V
Odometer source: Actual
City: VALLEJO
Postal code: 94590 7203

Full vehicle specifications

Make: KIA
Model: Seltos
Model year: 2023
Trim: SX
Body style: Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Seats: 5
Drive train: AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders: 4
Displacement: 1.6 L
Engine power: 175 hp
Engine model: Gamma, T-GDI
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Gears: 7
Manufacturer: KIA CORPORATION
Assembly country: SOUTH KOREA
Assembly plant: GWANG-JU
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

2 recall campaigns on record

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMPJul 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALFeb 2025
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 4 of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

Rated as 2023 Kia Seltos SUV AWD — one of 2 rated variants of this model

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.