2022 Kia Carnival Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Kia Carnival.
Worst 2022 Kia Carnival Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STRUCTURE:BODY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Kia Carnival.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 33 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 19 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 16 | — | — | 7,072 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 11 | — | — | 780 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 11 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | — | — | 1,872 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 6 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 3 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 602 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE | 2 | — | — | 22,228 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 9,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 1,875 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:BULBS | 1 | — | — | 1,875 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:FUELING/CHARGING DOOR/HATCH/PORT:LATCH/LOCK RELEASE SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 22,023 mi |
Recalls for 2022 Kia Carnival
9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~369,013 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.
Other Kia Carnival Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Carnival reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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