2022 Model Year

Kia Carnival

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
123
Recalls
2
Crashes
3
Severe
31

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

21V908000 Nov 2021

Other

No consequence data available

21V277000 Apr 2021

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 2026

I am unsure as for what is wrong with my car the dealership keeps saying its running rich and there is a recall on several 2022 Kia Carnivals that say...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

The driver side passenger door will open by itself when the key fob is near. Today it injured me while pumping gas and almost knocked the gas tank doo...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2025

Fuel door will not open, there is no manual override, vehicle cannot be refueled and since there is no emergency release it caused me to be stranded a...

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 2025

When traveling on the highway, the vehicle would not shift into a higher gear limiting the control of the vehicle to accelerate to the flow of traffic...

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2025

Vehicle: 2022 Kia Carnival Component: Liftgate — right-side support/strut (shoulder) failure Safety Issue: The right-hand side trunk strut/support has...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2025

In October 23, 2025 I started to notice a fuel smell while I was driving the vehicle. The smell of fuel seemed more strong while I had the air conditi...

Seats
Nov 2025

Frame of drivers side seat broke in half. I weigh under. 200 pounds and am the primary driver of the car

VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 2025

My front windshield on my 2022 Kia Carnival has shattered in two places from a small hit. I have owned lots of cars and never had a windshield break...

Electrical System
Sep 2025

I went to use my vehicle horn when another driver pulled out in front of me and the sound was way off...it sounded like a clown horn. I subsequently...

Electrical System
Sep 2025

The dealer is attempting to classify the torn rubber and pulled-out wiring as “non-recall wear and tear,” but the damage is a direct result of: a latc...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2022 Kia Carnival has 123 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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