2022 Kia Seltos problems and complaints
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Seltos. The most-reported areas: Engine (37), Unknown Or Other (17), Power Train (10).
Key takeaways
- 72 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 37 | 51% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 24% |
| Power Train | 10 | 14% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 4% |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 3% |
| Tires | 1 | 1% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 1% |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kia Seltos SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Kia Seltos SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Tires - filed 2026-08-17
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-07-27
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Seltos. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and stalled while driving at various speeds with the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was provided information associated with NHTSA Campaign...
Engine - filed 2026-07-26
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.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.