Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2022 Kia Seltos has 28 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
28
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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...
| 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... |
| 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 15, 2025 | ENGINE | [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] 2022 Kia Seltos [XXX] 54,000 mileage I am reporting two serious safet... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | ENGINE | My car was part of the original Kia engine recall for 2021-2023 Seltos'. At the initial appointment... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | ENGINE | I took my Kia to Moritz Kia Alliance, Keller TX on 4/24/25 for the current recall and letting them k... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle went into dealer for safety recall on 4/15. I was notified on 4/16 that my vehicle failed th... |
| Apr 14, 2025 | ENGINE | RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL EARLY APRIL 2025, SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL OF MY... |
| Apr 5, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Seltos. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V0... |
| Mar 29, 2025 | ENGINE | My Kia Seltos has a recall on the engine because the piston rings leak oil. My car is now losing ma... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Seltos. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V0... |
| Feb 19, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle or while accel... |
| Feb 17, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Seltos. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V0... |
| Feb 17, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Seltos. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V0... |
| Feb 17, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Seltos. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V0... |