2022 Kia Seltos recalls

1 safety recall, 76 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
76Complaints
9Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2022 Kia Seltos recall list

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

25V-099
February 18, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
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.
Safety risk
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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.

2022 Kia Seltos owner complaints

76 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Engine40
Unknown or Other17
Power Train10
Engine and Engine Cooling9
Electrical System8
Air Bags3
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Structure2
Wheels2
Lane Departure2

Recent complaints

October 20, 2026Structure

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.

October 19, 2026Engine

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 believe the recall should be extended to other vin #’s as others are reporting similar issues and their vin is also not in the recall list. It is available for inspection by Kia.

October 7, 2026Engine

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 engine failure. After researching the issue, I found that my vehicle’s make/model and engine are associated with NHTSA Safety Recall Campaign 25V-099 / Kia Recall SC336. The recall describes a potential engine defect that can result in engine damage or seizure and specifically identifies loss of motive power/stalling as a potential consequence. The recall remedy includes engine i

September 25, 2026Engine

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

August 17, 2026Tires

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.

2022 Kia Seltos crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Kia Seltos SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2022 Kia Seltos SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2022 Kia Seltos: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 15.1%.

2022 Kia Seltos recall FAQ

Does the 2022 Kia Seltos have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Kia Seltos. The most recent, filed February 18, 2025, concerns the engine and engine cooling.

What are the most common 2022 Kia Seltos problems?

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine (40 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2022 Kia Seltos safe?

The 2022 Kia Seltos earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2022 Kia Seltos?

Contact any authorized Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.