Kia Seltos: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2021 - 2024)

All Kia Seltos engines have timing chains and are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Kia Seltos.

Kia Seltos Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2021 – 2024	All	Timing Chain	Interference

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2024 Kia Seltos - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Kia Seltos engines have timing chains and are interference.

2024 Kia Seltos Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2023 Kia Seltos - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Kia Seltos engines have timing chains and are interference.

2023 Kia Seltos Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2022 Kia Seltos - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Kia Seltos engines have timing chains and are interference.

2022 Kia Seltos Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2021 Kia Seltos - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Kia Seltos engines have timing chains and are interference.

2021 Kia Seltos Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.