Reliable Auto DB

2022 Kia Carnival reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Carnival over 5 years — 33 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 Carnival years on this site. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Hoses and fittings, Roof and pillars, and Door.

2022 Kia Carnival
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Complaints

135

Per year

33

Recalls

6

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (34 of 135), then Electrical system (23) and Engine (16). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 28 that report an injury.

Next to 2023

The 2023 Carnival has 51 complaints, 13 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Kia Carnival. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (6)

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2026-04-10 · NHTSA campaign 26V232000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall structure, body, roof and pillars 2024-01-18 · NHTSA campaign 24V025000
Summary Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Remedy 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.
Recall structure, body, door 2023-03-31 · NHTSA campaign 23V236000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall trailer hitch 2023-03-17 · NHTSA campaign 23V179000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall latches, locks, and linkages, electronic latch 2021-11-19 · NHTSA campaign 21V908000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall gasoline fuel system, fuel injection, fuel rail 2021-04-21 · NHTSA campaign 21V277000
Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (135 total)

Structure
34
Electrical system
23
Engine
16
Fuel and propulsion system
14
Visibility and wipers
11
Visibility
8
Latches, locks, and linkages
7
Powertrain
7
Forward collision avoidance
5
Seats
4
Speed control
4
Exterior lighting
3
Steering
3
Air bags
2
Service brakes
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Suspension
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

28

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

162021432022272023122024232025142026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Structure · filed 2026-09-22
  • "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."
    Structure · filed 2026-09-15
  • "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.…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-01
  • "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…"
    Structure, Latches, locks, and linkages · filed 2026-07-27
  • "SC368 CROSS OVER FUEL PIPE recall incomplete by kia of des moines"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-07-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Kia Carnival MV FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Carnival 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $2950

Specs and fitment

KA4 generation, 2022–present
Body styles Minivan
Oil 0W-20 , 5.5 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R17, 235/55R19 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 26V-232 covers certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles: fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail, increasing fire risk. Dealers inspect and tighten or replace the fuel pipe as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Kia Carnival reliable?

Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Carnival over 5 years — 33 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 Carnival years on this site. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Hoses and fittings, Roof and pillars, and Door.

What are common problems with a 2022 Kia Carnival?

The complaints owners file most often name Structure (34 of 135), then Electrical system (23) and Engine (16). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 28 that report an injury.

Is the 2022 Kia Carnival more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Carnival has 51 complaints, 13 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Kia Carnival been recalled?

The 2022 Kia Carnival has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Kia Carnival?

Owners have filed 135 complaints about the 2022 Kia Carnival with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Kia Carnival get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Kia Carnival is 22 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Kia Carnival take?

US KA4 Carnival listings use 0W-20 (about 5.5 qt with filter).

Does recall 26V-232 cover the Kia Carnival?

It covers certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles: fuel may leak at the pipe-to-rail connection, increasing fire risk; dealers inspect and tighten or replace the fuel pipe.

What generation is the Kia Carnival?

KA4 generation, model year 2022 onward in the US.