The 2022 Kia Carnival's moderate safety profile includes 6 recall campaigns and 127 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

127

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V9080002021-19-11

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR

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.

A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

21V2770002021-21-04

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.

A damaged fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

View at NHTSA

23V1790002023-17-03

TRAILER HITCHES

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.

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

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23V2360002023-31-03

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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.

A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

24V0250002024-18-01

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

26V2320002026-10-04

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2022 Kia Carnival has accumulated 127 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other23

02Structure21

03Electrical System11

04Visibility/wiper8

05Visibility6

127 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Carnival Fuel Economy

22mpg combined

19city

26hwy

$2,000/yr

At 22 MPG combined, the 2022 Kia Carnival delivers consistent fuel economy. Budget accordingly.

Carnival - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2022 Kia Carnival

33States

27%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 33 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

1,16810%

FLFlorida

1,0169%

CACalifornia

8648%

MOMissouri

6856%

DCWashington DC

5255%

PAPennsylvania

4714%

ILIllinois

4694%

MDMaryland

4564%

OHOhio

4534%

NCNorth Carolina

4084%

AZArizona

4024%

DEDelaware

3473%

INIndiana

3453%

GAGeorgia

3403%

NJNew Jersey

3073%

TNTennessee

2802%

NYNew York

2712%

UTUtah

2582%

WAWashington

2132%

MIMichigan

2052%

OKOklahoma

1902%

MNMinnesota

1892%

OROregon

1591%

VA139

WI130

HI115

NV110

NH102

CO81

AL80

ID70

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2022.

Buying a 2022 Kia Carnival?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2022 Kia Carnival a good car to buy?

The 2022 Kia Carnival has 6 recalls on record. There are 6 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Kia Carnival?

There are 6 documented recalls for the 2022 Kia Carnival. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2022 Kia Carnival?

EPA rates the 2022 Kia Carnival at 22 MPG combined across the board. Check the fuel economy section for the city/highway breakdown.

What are common problems with the 2022 Kia Carnival?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2022 Kia Carnival, based on 127 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.