Kia · model year 2022
2022 Kia Seltos
Specifications and certified data for the 2022 model year. All Kia Seltos model years →
2022 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 331 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 31 | 283 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 29 | 314 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kia Seltos SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Kia Seltos SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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25V099000 2025-02-17 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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.
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.…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2022
Sources
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.