2022 Kia Seltos power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Kia Seltos — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Certified shop said my timing chain was going as well as other associated components. My car is always low on oil even when mileage has not been met. Found my car is part of piston ring recall. Dealership stated my car is not affected however the issues the shop found most certainly confirm my…”
filed Feb 17, 2026
“My vehicle was sent to the Kia dealership for service after a front-end collision there was minor body damage however the car wouldn't move so long story short a modular had to be replaced on the transmission there was multiple issues trying to program it I was told there was an issue with my…”
filed Dec 9, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Seltos years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Seltos | 4 | 10% |
| 2023 Seltos | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 Seltos | 64 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Kia Seltos
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.