2022 Kia CARNIVAL
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2022 Kia CARNIVAL has 176 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: a small rock barely hit my windshield and cracked it completely across. it started as a small crack from a small pebble that progressed significantly overnight. what’s worse is that the windshield is on back order so i been waiting over a month for it to get fixed. this seems like a common occurrenc.
176
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
2.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
OTHER
33 complaints- • A small rock barely hit my windshield and cracked it completely across. It started as a small crack from a small pebble that progressed significantly overnight. What’s worse is that the windshield is on back order so I been waiting over a month for it to get fixed. This seems like a common occurrenc
- • Auto hold engaged on car and failed to hold car. Resulted in a crash to my front gate and damage to the car as well as gate. Would not brake when pumping on brake upon collision to front gate. Sensor is now malfunctioning and Kia is not taking responsibility. Most recently the front windshield h
- • The sliding doors on the MPV do not have a sensor to stop the door from opening when it hits resistance. My 4 year olds leg was sucked down into the door as it was opening and it pinned his leg. The door met resistance on his leg and did not stop opening. The door also doesn't stop closing unless yo
“A small rock barely hit my windshield and cracked it completely across. It started as a small crack from a small pebble that progressed significantly overnight. What’s worse is that the windshield is on back order so I been waiting over a month for it to get fixed. This seems like a common occurrenc”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BODY/STRUCTURE
31 complaints- • Sliding doors seem unsafe. They take a tremendous amount of force to stop the automatic door from closing. There is no safety mechanism to prevent a child from getting stuck and/or extremely hurt due if caught in sliding doors while closing. Seems like there should be a lesser resistance necessar
- • The contact owns a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the sliding door inadvertently opened without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the latching mechanism replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufactu
- • Rear passenger sliding door shows that it is still open, even when closed. Rear passenger sliding door will open while driving even if the automatic doors are turned off.
“Sliding doors seem unsafe. They take a tremendous amount of force to stop the automatic door from closing. There is no safety mechanism to prevent a child from getting stuck and/or extremely hurt due if caught in sliding doors while closing. Seems like there should be a lesser resistance necessar”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
23 complaints- • At roughly 9,000 miles we noticed that the lights illuminating the climate control buttons stopped working. We also noticed the gear shift indicators (P, R, N, D) were not lighting up either, and neither was the light that told you what gear you were in. At night it is impossible to see what gear yo
- • Will not accelerate over 10 Mph in cold temp even after warming up vehicle. Will lose acceleration at a intersection and dangerous while taking a left turn. Check engine light goes on. Throttle bottle issue. Believe it is moisture/water in the throttle body causing it to freeze in colder temps. NEED
- • My check engine light keeps coming on due the throttle freezing in the winter and the car won’t go over 14mph when light is on
“At roughly 9,000 miles we noticed that the lights illuminating the climate control buttons stopped working. We also noticed the gear shift indicators (P, R, N, D) were not lighting up either, and neither was the light that told you what gear you were in. At night it is impossible to see what gear yo”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
20 complaints- • Driving down the road, nothing flew at the windshield, it just cracked. Currently can’t replace it either as there is no stock.
- • The contact owned a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the passenger’s side rear window shattered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed the contact that an object had struck the window. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was n
- • Windshield cracked while driving with nothing even hitting it .
“Driving down the road, nothing flew at the windshield, it just cracked. Currently can’t replace it either as there is no stock.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
17 complaints- • This morning was the coldest morning this year (7F) and I could not accelerate the vehicle after turning it on. It won't go faster than 15mph or so and the engine warning sign popped up. The code said P211800. I have heard that there were many people complaining this issue and I had felt mine was sa
- • The throttle body froze up and the Van went into "limp mode". I was driving on a semi-busy road and I could not go above 10mph. It would not let me shift either. Like it was not getting any gas to let me accelerate. The check engine light was on, I used a scan reader and the code came as P2118. Also
- • On three separate occasions when the temperature was below -20C, this brand-new vehicle stopped working due to ice in the throttle body. Vehicle had to be towed each time. The dealer service manager informed me that the new design no longer heats the throttle body, and condensation jams the mechani
“This morning was the coldest morning this year (7F) and I could not accelerate the vehicle after turning it on. It won't go faster than 15mph or so and the engine warning sign popped up. The code said P211800. I have heard that there were many people complaining this issue and I had felt mine was sa”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 176 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐OTHER: A small rock barely hit my windshield and cracked it completely across. It started as a small crack from a small pebble that progressed significantly overnight. What’s worse is that the windshield is on back order so I been waiting over a month for it to get fixed. This seems like a common occurrenc
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: Sliding doors seem unsafe. They take a tremendous amount of force to stop the automatic door from closing. There is no safety mechanism to prevent a child from getting stuck and/or extremely hurt due if caught in sliding doors while closing. Seems like there should be a lesser resistance necessar
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: At roughly 9,000 miles we noticed that the lights illuminating the climate control buttons stopped working. We also noticed the gear shift indicators (P, R, N, D) were not lighting up either, and neither was the light that told you what gear you were in. At night it is impossible to see what gear yo
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: Driving down the road, nothing flew at the windshield, it just cracked. Currently can’t replace it either as there is no stock.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Kia CARNIVAL — Year Comparison
How does 2022 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 176
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 2
- Injury reports
- 31
- Segment avg
- 80
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