2022 KIA Carnival Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Carnival years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 KIA Carnival. That is the most of any Carnival model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (35 complaints, 26%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 34 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 136owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 KIA Carnival problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 35 | 26% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 34 | 25% | 1,020 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 23 | 17% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 16 | 12% | 7,073 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 6% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 5% | 1,875 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 5% | 1,872 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 4% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 3% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 1,875 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 1,875 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 KIA Carnival recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Risk: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
Structure:body:door
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.
Risk: A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC266.
Trailer hitchesPark outside
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC265.
Latches/locks/linkages:electronic lock/latch actuator; structure:body:door
Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the passenger-side sliding door from securely latching.
Risk: A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger-side power sliding door release actuator's drum and holder inside the remote controller assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC221.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.
Risk: A damaged fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the multi-port injection fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC211.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Power Sliding Door Auto Reverse Failure (PE22004) — opened Apr 10, 2022, closed Jun 13, 2023, led to recall 23V236000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On June 20, 2026, the instrument cluster in my 2022 Kia Carnival became completely inoperative. The failure prevents me from viewing vehicle speed, fuel level, gear position, warning indicators, mileage, and other information normally displayed by the cluster. Because the cluster is the driver's…
The power sliding door actuator motor drive cables on my 2022 Kia Carnival snapped on both the passenger and driver sides. The doors are stuck shut, even in manual mode, creating a safety hazard for passengers since the only way to exit in an accident would be through the rear hatch or the front…
The rear latch on both sliding doors rusts and the buildup prevents the door from closing eventually because the latch mechanism stays up. There is a video on this from a Kia master tech.
The power sliding door on my Kia Carnival has repeatedly failed to reopen when an occupant was caught in the doorway. On multiple occasions, my young child has become trapped by the sliding door after it began closing. Instead of consistently detecting the obstruction and reversing as expected, the…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V908000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure); however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the rear passengerâs side power sliding door failed to latch…
Other KIA Carnival years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Carnival | 28 | 2 |
| 2025 Carnival | 126 | 1 |
| 2024 Carnival | 75 | 2 |
| 2023 Carnival | 51 | 4 |
| 2022 | 136 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 KIA Carnival?
Owners most often report unknown or other, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 35 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 KIA Carnival?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 KIA Carnival a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Carnival model years, the 2022 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.