Worst 2022 Kia Seltos Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Kia Seltos.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 31 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | — | 50,857 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Kia Seltos
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~137,256 vehicles.
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.
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2022 Kia Seltos — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2022 Kia Seltos reliable?
What are common problems with the 2022 Kia Seltos?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Kia Seltos?
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Does the 2022 Kia Seltos have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2022 Kia Seltos?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Seltos reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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