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Service bulletins for the 2022 Kia Seltos

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

82 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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CS2309_TSB2023-04-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2309) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) or Body Control Module (BCM) system on certain 2021-2022MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from November 21, 2019 through February 28, 2022, which may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This logic upgrade will add anti-theft ignition start logic to the vehicle's system operation.
TSB_CHA1172022-12-20. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ABS/ESC LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC C1626 - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Anti-Lock Brakes/Electronic Stability Control (ABS/ESC) systems on some 2021-2023MY Seltos vehicles, which may experience multiple dash warning lights illuminated and DTC C1626, due to a possible yaw rate calculation error due to wheel alignment and tire diameter differences. This logic improvement will change the threshold sensitivity setting to account for these conditions.
TSB_TRA046_R32022-12-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles in the chart starting on page 2.
TSB_ENG219_R12022-09-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most 2014-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 2). If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance. Refer to TSB ENG241 for 2023MY~ vehicles equipped with the Oil Life Management System (OLMS) feature not included in table on page 2.
SC242_TSB2022-08-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE/OVERHEATING WHEN USING SPARE TIRE (SC242) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the front wheel transfer assembly for oil leakage and update the 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) (also referred to as All-Wheel Drive [AWD]), coupling operation logic software on certain 2021-2023MY Seltos (SP2) AWD vehicles equipped with Nu 2.0L MPI engine, produced from November 20, 2019 through May 18, 2022. Some of these vehicles may exhibit a front wheel transfer assembly oil seal leak, oil burning smell, and possible smoke due to the transfer case overheating when using the spare tire. This may be caused by AWD ECU software detection logic not detecting the installed spare tire, which would normally limit transfer case usage/operation. If the spare tire is in use and not detected, transfer case oil temperatures can rise, and a burning oil smell can be detected.
SC242_OWNR2022-08-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, repair the transfer case oil seal and to perform the All-Wheel Drive Electronic Control Unit ("AWD ECU") software update on certain All-Wheel Drive ("AWD") 2021-2023 MY Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The current AWD ECU software logic may not detect the spare tire when installed on the vehicle.
SC242_QA2022-08-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC242).
SC242_DPSM2022-08-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain All-Wheel Drive 2021-2023 MY Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines manufactured from November 20, 2019 through May 18, 2022. The current All-Wheel Drive Electronic Control Unit ('AWD ECU') software logic may not detect the spare tire when installed on the vehicle. If the spare tire is not detected, transfer case oil temperatures can increase.
SC242_DP2022-08-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain All-Wheel Drive 2021-2023 MY Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines manufactured from November 20, 2019 through May 18, 2022. The current All-Wheel Drive Electronic Control Unit ('AWD ECU') software logic may not detect the spare tire when installed on the vehicle. If the spare tire is not detected, transfer case oil temperatures can increase.
TSB_ELE209_R32022-08-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. The KDS is required to change the setting from "Workshop" to "Customer Mode."
PS672_R12022-08-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS. PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/REAR DOOR LOGIC - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides information regarding the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Rear Door Logic system on all 21MY~ models equipped with this feature. This system is designed to help prevent a rear passenger from being left inside the vehicle when exiting. The "Check Rear Seats" message will display on the cluster when driver opens the front door, if during vehicle operation the rear doors (one or both) were opened and closed.
SC230_TSB2022-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: C-RECIRCULATION SOLENOID VALVE HOSE ASSY REPLACEMENT (SC230) - This bulletin provides information to replace the C-Recirculation Solenoid Valve Hose Assembly to the intake manifold on some 2022MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles equipped with 1.6L T-GDI engines, produced from August 9, 2021 through December 8, 2021. The affected vehicles may exhibit the illumination of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) with DTC P2261 due to a bent/kinked hose causing a passage restriction.
SC230_OWNR2022-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the C-Recirculation Solenoid Valve Hose Assembly on certain 2022 MY Kia Seltos vehicles equipped with 1.6-liter T-GDI engines (SC230).
SC230_QA2022-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC230).
SC230_STKR2022-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. SC230_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER
SC230_POC2022-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. SC230 POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD
SC230_DPSM2022-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the C-Recirculation Solenoid Valve Hose Assembly on certain 2022 MY Seltos vehicles equipped with 1.6L T-GDI engines and manufactured from August 9, 2021 through December 8, 2021.
SC230_DP2022-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the C-Recirculation Solenoid Valve Hose Assembly on certain 2022 MY Seltos vehicles equipped with 1.6L T-GDI engines and manufactured from August 9, 2021 through December 8, 2021.
SC224_OWNR_SP22022-03-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STRUCTURE. SC224_OWNR_SP2: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Engine Oil Filler Cap on certain 2022 MY Seltos vehicles.
SC224_TSB2022-03-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP REPLACEMENT (SC224) - This bulletin provides information to replace the oil filler cap on some 2022MY Seltos (SP2) and Soul (SK3) vehicles produced in the date ranges listed below, which may have an oil filler cap with the incorrect viscosity description ("SAE 5W-20", correct description: "SAE 0W 20").
SC224_STKR2022-03-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STRUCTURE. SC224_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER
SC224_POC2022-03-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STRUCTURE. SC224_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD
SC224_QA2022-03-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STRUCTURE. SC224_QA: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC224).
SC224_DPSM2022-03-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. SC224_DPSM: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the engine oil filler cap on certain 2022 MY Soul vehicles manufactured from May 4, 2021 through November 8, 2021 and certain 2022 MY Seltos vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2021 through November 8, 2021. The engine oil filler cap contains a misprint of the SAE Engine Oil Viscosity Number.
SC224_DP2022-03-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. SC224_DP: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to replace the engine oil filler cap on certain 2022 MY Soul vehicles manufactured from May 4, 2021 through November 8, 2021 and certain 2022 MY Seltos vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2021 through November 8, 2021. The engine oil filler cap contains a misprint of the SAE Engine Oil Viscosity Number.

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