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2022 Kia Seltos Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2022 Kia Seltos has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2022 Kia Seltos

Engine
28
Other
12
Powertrain
10
Electrical
6
Airbags
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 7, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINECertified shop said my timing chain was going as well as other associated components. My car is alw...
Nov 8, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThis vehicle passed the piston oil ring recall in September 2025, by November 2025 the vehicle was b...
Oct 26, 2025POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEMy 2022 Kia Seltos repeatedly stalls and shuts off while driving, including in traffic and at stop s...
Aug 23, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMy vehicle was sent to the Kia dealership for service after a front-end collision there was minor bo...
Mar 28, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE2022 KIA SELTOS S AWD [XXX]- ENGINE FAILED, PISTON SCORING, PISTON OIL RING FAILED, OIL BURNING, K...
Mar 28, 2025POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEENGINE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING ON VACATION IN FLORIDA. PUT THE DRIVER AND 3 PASSENGERS AT MAJOR RISK FO...
Oct 13, 2024POWER TRAINI was stopped in traffic for about 40 minutes and the over heating transmission came on. warnned to ...
Nov 1, 2023POWER TRAINI own a 2022 Kia Seltos that has experienced a persistent coolant leak. I’ve brought the vehicle in ...
Jun 10, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEOn June 10, 2023 I was driving and in stop and go traffic. My 2022 Kia Seltos transmission over heat...
Dec 11, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI bought a brand new 2022 Kia Seltos a month and a half ago at Monroeville Kia dealership. On Decemb...

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