Every 2022 Kia Carnival recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 26V232000
Apr 10, 2026Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V232000 →Structure · NHTSA 24V025000
Jan 18, 2024Structure:Body:Roof and Pillars
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
- Risk
- A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V025000 →Structure · NHTSA 23V236000
Mar 31, 2023Structure:Body:Door
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V236000 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 23V179000
Mar 17, 2023Trailer HitchesPark outside
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V179000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 21V908000
Nov 19, 2021Latches/Locks/Linkages:Electronic Lock/Latch Actuator
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V908000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 21V277000
Apr 21, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.
- Risk
- A damaged fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V277000 →
2022 Kia Carnival complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Carnival, reporting 4 crashes, 34 injuries. Kia has issued at least 96 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other35
- Structure34
- Electrical System24
- Engine16
- Fuel/Propulsion System14
- Visibility/Wiper11
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (59)
- Seats (22)
- Structure (20)
- Equipment (10)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (7)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (4)
Read Kia Carnival owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2022 Kia Carnival
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Carnival. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“My 2022 Kia Carnival, approximately 80,000 miles, had intermittent dashboard warning lights and grinding brake noise for a few weeks. I brought the vehicle to Tasca Kia White Plains first time on 4/14/26 then again on 5/8/26.”
2022 KIA CARNIVALMay 18, 2026 · NY
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11738446
Injury reported
“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 door off and gas pump out. I locked my vehicle to go inside to pay for gas.”
2022 KIA CARNIVALFeb 20, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11719347
Injury reported
“The sensor on the sliding doors failed to detect that my daughter's hand was in the way. She hit the button to close the door, carefully was getting herself down, and did not get her tiny hand out of the way in time. The door slid closed and latched on my daughter's thumb.”
2022 KIA CARNIVALApr 24, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11656630
Injury reported
“The back tailgate door, when opened, will go up to desired height set in car settings, then slam back down 1/4 to 1/2 of the total height. Turning off auto open and close it continues to do so. When manually pushing the door to the open position, it will continue the problem.”
2022 KIA CARNIVALMar 17, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11648679
Injury reported
“air condition system was putting refrigerant into cab over the summer making us sick. We could not tell ,because there was no smell. I was in car with a/c on and got a blast of refrigerant in my face were in I almost pasted out. I turned of a/c and opened windows.”
2022 KIA CARNIVALJan 25, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11638495
Check your Carnival by VIN
Not every 2022 Kia Carnival is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Kia dealer.
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