2022 Kia Carnival problems and complaints
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Carnival. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (36), Structure (34), Electrical System (25).
Key takeaways
- 138 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 34 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 36 | 26% |
| Structure | 34 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 25 | 18% |
| Engine | 16 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 10% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 | 8% |
| Visibility | 8 | 6% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 7 | 5% |
| Power Train | 7 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 4% |
| Seats | 4 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2022 Kia Carnival
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kia Carnival MV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-04
Driving down the road and the digital instrument cluster went out. Newer Kia carnivals have a recall on this but my 2022 is doing it. I can’t see speed, rpm, blinkers, high beam indicator, gas gauge, notifications or anything
Electrical System - filed 2026-11-03
The factory installed Kia 12v battery specification (AGM80L - 80Ah, CCA 800A, RC 155min) was not adequate for the SX Prestige trim-level required (powered liftgate). This created voltage dips over time which required replacement of power liftgate system, blown fuses for infotainment system, numerous “limp mode” occasio...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-29
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 oper...
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More for the 2022 Kia Carnival
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.