repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2022 Kia SeltosProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 77 owner complaints about the 2022 Kia Seltos, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-099 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Kia Seltos has problems
77 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
40Engine3 crash/fire/injury
10Power train1 crash/fire/injury
9Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
9Engine and engine cooling
3Air bags
3Forward collision avoidance
2Wheels
2Lane departure
2Structure
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 40 | 3 |
| Power train | 10 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2022 Kia Seltos recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Seltos year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Seltos median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Kia Seltos safety ratings
2022 Kia Seltos SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Kia Seltos, and the recalls they led to.
- Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall EffectivenessNo recall
In owners' words
What Seltos owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The car stalls for no reason at various speeds. So far, the car will restart but I’m obviously concerned about damage to the engine and the safety of passengers when this happens at high speeds. The symptoms appear consistent with the engine recall for faulty piston rings but my vin # is not listed…
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. Due to the repeated stalling and the safety concern, the vehicle had to be towed to a Kia dealership for inspection. The dealership diagnosed the…
My 2022 Kia seltos with 47669 miles does while while driving. It DID NOT make a noise or shake. The engine light and oils light come on and the car dies. I have maintained regular oil changes and maintenance on the vehicle since the time of purchase.
Own a 2022 Seltos?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.