2022 Kia Seltos Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2022 Kia Seltos lug nut torque is 87 ft-lbs, tightened with a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.

Lug nut torque: 87 ft-lbs · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2022 Kia Seltos. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

Hyundai/Kia lug-nut torque is 79-88 ft-lbs on nearly all passenger models, M12x1.5 thread, 21mm socket. The Tucson, Sportage, and Santa Fe all use the same fastener spec. Hyundai's oil drain plug threads are unusually fine-pitch and strip easily — always use a torque wrench, not feel.

Common fastener categories on the 2022 Kia Seltos

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2022 late-model work: Modern vehicles increasingly use aluminum body and suspension components. Aluminum fastener torque is typically 60-70% of equivalent steel torque, and aluminum threads strip easily. Use a calibrated torque wrench and apply anti-seize on any steel fastener threading into aluminum.

Tools you will need

Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2022 Kia Seltos?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2022 Kia Seltos is 87 ft-lbs, using a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 2022 Kia Seltos lug nuts?

The 2022 Kia Seltos uses a 21mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 2022 Kia Seltos fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Kia Seltos years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

→ 2022 Kia Seltos suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2022 Kia Seltos axle nut torque spec (CV axle & hub nut)

All 35 2022 Kia Seltos fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2022 Kia Seltos, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 2 of the 35 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data.

Wheels — 2022 Kia Seltos

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2022 Kia Seltos. For the wheel hub, plan for a 21mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 87 ft-lbs (lug nut).

Brakes — 2022 Kia Seltos

Brake fasteners on the 2022 Kia Seltos — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. Front slide tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the caliper slide. The front bracket uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket. At the caliper bracket, the rear bracket torques to 41 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the caliper slide, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (rear slide).

Engine — 2022 Kia Seltos

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2022 Kia Seltos, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. The intake uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the intake manifold. The oil drain plug torques to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (M14x1.5 thread). plan for the right driver on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7-10 ft-lbs (valve cover bolt). Valve cover tightens to 7 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the valve cover. The oil drain uses a 17mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the oil pan. The spark plug torques to 13-17 ft-lbs (M14x1.25 thread). plan for the right driver on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 30-40 ft-lbs (alternator mounting bolt).

Drivetrain — 2022 Kia Seltos

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2022 Kia Seltos — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The transmission mount bolt torques to 55-70 ft-lbs (M12x1.25 thread). plan for the right driver on a M24x1.5 stud; final torque is 170-200 ft-lbs (axle nut rear). Axle nut front tightens to 170-200 ft-lbs, runs on M24x1.5 threads.

Suspension — 2022 Kia Seltos

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2022 Kia Seltos — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. plan for the right driver on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 70-85 ft-lbs (front lower control arm rear bolt). Stabilizer bar link nut front tightens to 25-35 ft-lbs, runs on M10x1.25 threads. The sway bar uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 30 ft-lbs at the sway bar link. The rear shock absorber upper nut torques to 35-45 ft-lbs (M12x1.25 thread). For the strut top mount, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 40 ft-lbs (strut). Control arm tightens to 55 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the control arm. The ball joint uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 37 ft-lbs at the ball joint. The rear shock absorber lower bolt torques to 85-100 ft-lbs (M14x1.5 thread). plan for the right driver on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 30-40 ft-lbs (front strut top mount nut). Front lower control arm front bolt tightens to 70-85 ft-lbs, runs on M12x1.25 threads.

Steering — 2022 Kia Seltos

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2022 Kia Seltos. Power steering pump bolt tightens to 22-30 ft-lbs, runs on M10x1.25 threads. The steering wheel center bolt is a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 30-38 ft-lbs. The tie rod end nut torques to 25-33 ft-lbs (M12x1.25 thread).

Body — 2022 Kia Seltos

Body fasteners on the 2022 Kia Seltos. The hood hinge bolt is a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15-20 ft-lbs.

Brake — 2022 Kia Seltos

Brake fasteners on the 2022 Kia Seltos. The rear brake caliper bracket bolt torques to 50-65 ft-lbs (M12x1.25 thread). plan for the right driver on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 22-30 ft-lbs (front brake caliper guide pin bolt). OEM-verified spec. Rear brake caliper guide pin bolt tightens to 20-28 ft-lbs, runs on M10x1.25 threads. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. The front brake caliper bracket bolt is a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 55-70 ft-lbs.

Transmission — 2022 Kia Seltos

Transmission fasteners on the 2022 Kia Seltos. For the transmission mount, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 40 ft-lbs (trans mount).

Wheel — 2022 Kia Seltos

Wheel fasteners on the 2022 Kia Seltos. Wheel lug nuts tightens to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), runs on M12x1.5 threads.

New to torquing wheels? Read our How lug nut torque works — the complete guide for star-pattern sequence, re-torque intervals, and how to read a lug spec — then use the 2022 Kia Seltos numbers above.

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