Model year record

2022 Kia Seltos

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 164 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V099000

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

Component: Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 137,256
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-02-17
Owners notified: 2025-04-04

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	68	84,000 mi
Unknown or other	26	2,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	18	36,000 mi
Power train	17	—
Electrical system	10	—
Air bags	4	100,000 mi
Wheels	3	—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	2	—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	2	—
Fuel/propulsion system	2	—
Suspension	2	—
Tires	2	—
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera	1	—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	30,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	—
Firerelated	1	—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	1	—
Lane departure: assist	1	—
Lane departure: blind spot detection	1	—
Structure: body	1	—

The 2021 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. The 2023 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.