CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Kia Carnival has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 34 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (35 reports).
2022 Kia Carnival recalls
Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection Can Raise Fire Risk
Certain 2022 through 2026 Kia Carnival vehicles may have a fuel leak at the connection between the fuel pipe and the fuel rail.
Roof Molding May Detach, Creating Road Hazard
The roof molding on certain Kia Carnival and Sportage vehicles may loosen and detach while driving.
Sliding Door May Not Reverse, Risking Injury
The power sliding doors on these minivans may not auto-reverse in all situations.
Water in tow hitch harness can short circuit and cause fire
Water can collect on the printed circuit board inside the tow hitch harness module.
Sliding Door May Not Latch and Could Open While Driving
The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction.
Damaged fuel line can leak fuel and cause a fire
The plastic fuel rail tube in the fuel injection system may have been damaged.
Most common 2022 Kia Carnival problems
Problem areas named in the 136 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 35 |
| Structure | 34 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 |
| Visibility | 9 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 |
What owners report
On June 20, 2026, the instrument cluster in my 2022 Kia Carnival became completely inoperative. The failure prevents me from viewing vehicle speed, fuel level, gear position, warning indicators, mileage, and other information normally displayed by the cluster. Because the cluster is the driver's primary source for operating and warning information, I believe the complete loss of the display creates a safety risk while driving. An authorized Kia dealership confirmed the failure on August 17, 2026. The dealer documented the complaint as âcluster inopâ and âunable to get miles.â The technician found no diagnostic trouble codes and checked the fuse, wiring harness, and connectors, all of
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 only way to exit in an accident would be through the rear hatch or the front doors. The Kia dealer said they couldnât open the doors without removing the interior sliding door panels, which would require damaging them because the doors are stuck shut. There were no warning signs before either cable broke. I have also researched online and it seems many Kia Carnival Owners are having the same sort of issue.
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.
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. Instead of consistently detecting the obstruction and reversing as expected, the door continued to close and pinned my child until an adult intervened. This creates a serious safety hazard because children can become trapped or injured by the power sliding door. The issue has happened several times, making me concerned that the anti-pinch/obstacle detection system is not functioning properly or consistently. The problem appears intermittent but has occurred often enough that
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 stated that the rear passengerâs side power sliding door failed to latch securely. The contact used force while pushing the rear passengerâs side sliding door from the outside to latch the sliding door properly. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that it was unrelated to the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
2022 Kia Carnival questions
Does the 2022 Kia Carnival have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2022 Kia Carnival: Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection Can Raise Fire Risk; Roof Molding May Detach, Creating Road Hazard; Sliding Door May Not Reverse, Risking Injury; Water in tow hitch harness can short circuit and cause fire; Sliding Door May Not Latch and Could Open While Driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Carnival?
Based on 136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (35), Structure (34), Electrical System (24).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Kia Carnival has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.