Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2022 Kia Seltos has 1 recall, 62 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
62
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
25V099000
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 c...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2022 Kia Seltos SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | ENGINE | Took my car in for oil piston recall. H&H KIA advised my oil level was low. I advised oil change jus... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ENGINE | Car is throwing a P1327 error code which aligns with this recall: 25V099. However, my VIN is not inc... |
| Feb 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Certified shop said my timing chain was going as well as other associated components. My car is alw... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | ENGINE | Purchased my 2022 Kia Seltos new from my local dealership and stayed up to date with all scheduled s... |
| Dec 28, 2025 | ENGINE | My Seltos transmission heats up to such an extent that I have to get out of the car and park it for ... |
| Nov 30, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2022 KIA Seltos with 52000 miles shut down on me completely in the middle of a road while I was g... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I purchased this 2022 Kia Seltos on [XXX] from Serra Nissan Volkswagen Inc, Birmingham. One week aft... |
| Nov 15, 2025 | ENGINE | [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] 2022 Kia Seltos [XXX] 54,000 mileage I am reporting two serious safet... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | This vehicle passed the piston oil ring recall in September 2025, by November 2025 the vehicle was b... |
| Oct 29, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While at red lights, my car shuts off. It happened within the first year I had my car but Scott Kia ... |
| Oct 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My 2022 Kia Seltos repeatedly stalls and shuts off while driving, including in traffic and at stop s... |
| Oct 25, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 55 MPH,... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving and my car halted to a complete stop. |
| Sep 12, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Engine failure while driving. Car not accelerating. Check engine light came on. Pulled over, checked... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | ENGINE | My engine failed while i was driving on a busy street almost causing cars to hit me there were no wa... |
| Aug 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My vehicle was sent to the Kia dealership for service after a front-end collision there was minor bo... |
| Aug 16, 2025 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | When the car goes 75-80mph on the highway, there is a metallic "ticking" noise coming from the front... |
| May 6, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have called 2 dealers to schedule an appointment to get this major safety recall completed. Neithe... |
| May 2, 2025 | ENGINE | My car was part of the piston ring recall. It burns over half a quart of oil per 1,000 miles. When I... |
| May 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The dealership is not honoring the recall or warranty. Car needed 3 quarts of oil and there is pres... |