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#BS-2022-KIASEL-37C52022 Kia SeltosProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 104 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 104 complaints, 9 crashes, 8 fires, and 1 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
49 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Engine (49 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2022 Kia Seltos: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 47% of all reports filed for the 2022 Kia Seltos, with 49 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2022 Kia Seltos, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2022 Kia Seltos, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2022 Kia Seltos, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Kia Seltos. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (1 recall)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2022 Kia Seltos NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
The worst model year for the Kia Seltos is the 2021 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2022 Kia Seltos vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
104
Class avg
195
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 104 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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