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2022 Kia Seltos recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 17, 202525V099000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine hard parts internal/mechanicalEngine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V099000
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Owner complaints by component74
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 39 | 53 |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 23 |
| Power train | 10 | 14 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 12 |
| 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 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- 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.”
- Engine
“car only has 50,000 miles on it and started using a lot of oil.”
- 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.”
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2022 Kia Seltos recall questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Seltos have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2022 Kia Seltos. The most recent, 25V099000 (reported February 17, 2025), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Kia Seltos?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 39 complaints out of 74 filed with NHTSA (53%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Kia Seltos?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.
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