2022 Kia Seltos vs 2022 Subaru Outback
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Kia Seltos | 2022 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 71 | 459 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 82 | 385 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–31 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 13,947 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Seltos | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 255 |
| Engine | 37 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 49 |
| Power Train | 10 | 17 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 23 |
| Visibility | 0 | 26 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 25 |
| Oil consumption | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 8 |
2022 Kia Seltos
2022 Subaru Outback
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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.