KnownCarProblems2022 Kia Carnival Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Carnival, most often about the other or unspecified (26% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Carnival model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2022 Kia Carnival problems
Other or unspecified
35 complaints · 26%Body and structure
34 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 1,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the rear driver's side automatic sliding door sensor malfunctioned, causing injury to the contact's daughter's shoulder when it closed…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the driver's side windshield exterior a-pillar trim flew off and struck the vehicle behind, almost causing a crash. The contact pulled over to the side of the road temporarily. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and the vehicle was…
Electrical
23 complaints · 17%Parts named most often: horn, ignition, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns 2022 Kia Carnival lx. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the engine misfired, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. In addition, the vehicle would shudder when warming up. The vehicle was driven to local repair and diagnosed several times with the same failure, but not…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument cluster malfunctioned, and the screen failed to display as needed. During the failure, the driver was unable to view the speedometer, and fuel gauge, and check engine warning light. The contact stated that the…
Visibility and wipers
18 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: windshield, glass, side/rear.
The contact owned a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the passengerâs side rear window shattered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed the contact that an object had struck the window. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she noticed that the windshield was cracked from the passenger's side to the driver's side of the windshield. The vehicle was taken to an auto glass repair shop, where it was determined that the windshield needed to be…
Engine
17 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2020 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the rear driver's side automatic sliding door sensor malfunctioned, causing injury to the contact's daughter's shoulder when it closed…
The contact owns aâ 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the horn and the sliding sensor for the doors on the vehicle failed to work as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however…
Fuel system
15 complaints · 11%Doors and locks
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 2,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors, fueling/charging door/hatch/port.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while her daughter was inside the vehicle, the door closed on her rib cage and arm, but medical attention was not provided. Additionally, the taillights were inoperable. While driving, the vehicle stalled. While accelerating and making a turn, the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while opening the passenger-side sliding door, she placed mangos on the seat with the key fob and her cell phone in her hand. The contact stated that the doors closed and she was pinned to the door.â there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was…
Transmission
7 complaints · 5%The contact owns a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact was able to stop on the side of the road. After several attempts to restart the vehicle, the contact was able to start the vehicle and noticed that the check engine warning light…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Kia Carnival recalls
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: roof and pillars
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.
Full defect summary
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 sportage and 2022-2024 carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Body and structure: door
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: trailer hitches
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: electronic lock/latch actuator
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel rail
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.
Full defect summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2022 carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Power sliding door auto reverse failure
Summary
On april 10, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation (pe) after receiving 5 consumer complaints alleging the power sliding doors (psd) auto-reverse function failed to work properly in the model year (my) 2022 kia carnival minivan vehicles.at that time, odi was aware of 3 complaints alleging injuries to consumer?s arm, hand or shoulder caused by the closing psd.additionally, consumers alleged being trapped against the closing door while it was traversing in the closing direction.the initial complaints also alleged excessive force is needed to reverse the direction of the closing door.at this time, odi is aware of 26 complaints and 11 injuries on the
Questions about the 2022 Kia Carnival
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Carnival?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (35 complaints); body and structure (34 complaints, typically around 1,000 miles); electrical (23 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Carnival have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 10, 2026 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Kia Carnival?
- It is the most complained-about Carnival model year since 2000, with 136 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.