2022 Hyundai Tucson vs 2022 Kia Seltos
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Hyundai Tucson | 2022 Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 381 | 72 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 82 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–37 | 27–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 28,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tucson | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 115 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 131 | 1 |
| Power Train | 63 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 38 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 74 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 60 | 0 |
| Stalling | 47 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 46 | 5 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 38 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 19 | 5 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 8 |
2022 Hyundai Tucson
2022 Kia Seltos
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.