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2022 Kia Seltos

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Seltos.

The 2022 Kia Seltos is powered by an engine that holds 4.23 qt of 0W‑20 oil, a specification that underscores its modern lubrication approach. During its launch year, the vehicle recorded 69 total owner complaints, with the engine identified as the top complaint area and a single recall issued. Its complaint history, documented from 2021 through 2026, peaked at 341 complaints in 2021 but fell to only three complaints by 2026.

Model year2026 2025 2023 2022 2021

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.23 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque79.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 600 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnHOTOEM · verified

Tire size215/55R17 94VOEM · verified

Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	172 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	63.8 in
Wheelbase	103.5 in
Curb weight	3186 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.4 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Seltos of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.6–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.60 sec — 2021 SX Turbo

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2021	SX Turbo 1.6L Turbo I-4	6.60 sec	15.30 sec	175 hp	AWD
2021	S T-GDI 1.6L Turbo I-4	6.90 sec	15.40 sec	175 hp	AWD
2021	SX Turbo 1.6L Turbo I-4	7.30 sec	15.70 sec	175 hp	AWD
2021	SX Turbo 1.6L Turbo I-4	7.40 sec	15.90 sec	175 hp	AWD
2021	S 2.0L I-4	8.30 sec	16.50 sec	146 hp	FWD
2024	SX Turbo 4x 1.6L Turbo I-4	6.90 sec	15.40 sec	195 hp	AWD
2024	SX Turbo 4x 1.6L Turbo I-4	7.30 sec	15.70 sec	195 hp	AWD
2024	SX Turbo 4x 1.6L Turbo I-4	7.60 sec	15.90 sec	195 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.23 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.3-32.5 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Kia Genuine Oil: HK D DCTF TG0-10
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	1.69-1.80 Qts.
Automatic Transmission Fluid	MICHANG SP-CVT-1
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.08 qt
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity	16.30-17.65 oz
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity	16.30-17.65 oz

Engine torques

Cylinder Head Instructions	Use new bolts only.
Engine Flywheel Bolts	53.0-56.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	25.0-29.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.3-32.5 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.3-32.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	14.0-17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

79.0-94.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Type	SILZKR8E8G
Spark Plug Gap	0.027-0.031" in
Spark Plug Torque	10.9-18.1 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Type	ELR91QP9+
Spark Plug Gap	0.0314-0.0354 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	.94-1.05 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	Total Planetelf PAG K 30
Oil Capacity	3.88-4.58 oz
Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	.94-1.05 lbs
Oil Group	PAG

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 62.0-; Rear: 72.0-
ABS Sensor Torque	6.2
Minimum Pad Thickness	Service Limit: 0.0787" in
Minimum Pad Thickness	Service Limit: 0.0787" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 15
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	0.0002"
Maximum Rotor Runout	0.0016"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

21.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°

21.7 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

24.0-27.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-95°, Step 3: 90-95°

24–27 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 42,000 mi.

Every 6,000 mi	Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
At 7,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 12,000 mi	Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 18,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 30,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 37,500 mi	Differential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 mi	Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 42,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Kia Seltos shows a dramatic drop in complaints from 341 in 2021 to 69, with recalls falling from two to one, indicating a clear improvement in reliability that year. The trend continues through 2023 (44 complaints, 2 recalls) and 2024 (41 complaints, 2 recalls) before the numbers decline sharply in 2025 and 2026. In the 2022 model, the most frequent complaints involve the engine (23), followed by unknown or other issues (10) and engine‑cooling or power‑train components (8 and 6). Crash‑related complaints were 6 and fire‑related complaints were 3, both low relative to the total complaints. Overall, 2022 sits near the peak of the downward trend, suggesting it is a solid year to consider, but buyers should verify the specific engine issues noted.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

6 involved a crash · 3 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’21’22’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 69 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine23

Unknown Or Other10

Engine & Engine Cooling8

Power Train,Engine6

Electrical System,Engine2

Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Engine2

Air Bags2

Power Train2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V099000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalReported 17/02/2025

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 82 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
CS2312_TSB_R2	2026-06-08	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
TSB_ELE422	2026-05-27	Electrical System	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM…
TSB_CS2312	2025-12-17	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
CS2312_OWNR	2025-12-17	Structure	CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (CS2312) - This document is the owner…
PS797	2025-12-09	Back Over Prevention	PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Seltos take?

4.23 qt of ACEA A5/B5 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Seltos have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.