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2022 Kia Seltos recalls and problems

1 recall and 76 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Kia Seltos.

1
recalls
76
owner complaints
6
complaints mentioning a crash
3
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2022 Kia Seltos recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA campaign 25V099000 · reported February 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 137,256 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 20, 2026 · Structure · 38,341 miles

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, the passenger-side rear window spontaneously shattered with a loud explosive sound, without impact. The failure mileage was 38,341.

Oct 19, 2026 · Engine

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 in the recall. I…

Oct 7, 2026 · Engine

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 vehicle as having an…

Sep 25, 2026 · Engine

car only has 50,000 miles on it and started using a lot of oil.

Aug 17, 2026 · Tires

Uneven wear 8/16 ones at 7/16 and one is 6/16 and the other is at 5/16 and has been riding ruff since we purchased them.

Seltos model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2021 2378136
2022 17663
2023 24740
2024 24741
2025 01310

Across all years, the 2021 Seltos has the most complaints (378). All Kia Seltos years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Kia Seltos have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Kia Seltos, the most recent reported on February 17, 2025 (Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Seltos?
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (40 complaints), followed by unknown or other (17).
How many 2022 Kia Seltos complaints mention a crash or fire?
6 of 76 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 20, 2026.