2022 Kia Seltos
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 75
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
53% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 75 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 377 |
| 2022 | 75 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 4 |
| 2027 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
53% · 40 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The car stalls for no reason at various speeds. So far, the car will restart but Iâm obviously concerned about damage to the engine and the safety of passengers when this happens at high speeds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-19
While I was driving off the freeway, my vehicle suddenly stalled while I was in motion. The vehicle restarted, but shortly afterward it stalled again.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-07
car only has 50,000 miles on it and started using a lot of oil.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-25
Power train
13% · 10 reportsEngine and engine cooling
12% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and stalled while driving at various speeds with the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
Electrical system
12% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing horn and instrument cluster/panel.
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Tried to remote start vehicle and it would not work. Went and manually started car so it could warm up and returned to house. Went back outside and car was backed into a ditch with all warning lights illuminated on dash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-30
Forward collision avoidance
7% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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Summary: Failure of Vision system causes unpredictable computer behavior, and such failure may not be known by vehicle operator. 3 Separate Incidents on same car .
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-01-26
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2025-04-04Engine and engine cooling25V099000 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.
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2025-08-06Audit queryClosed 2025-12-18 Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Kia Seltos — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 40 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V099000 · Engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 2022 Kia Seltos reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Seltos?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Seltos have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.