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Kia Carnival 2022 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2022 Kia Carnival: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

136Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
7Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Unknown Or Other35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure34 complaints

34 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 23V236000, 24V025000.

Electrical System24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System15 complaints

15 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V277000, 26V232000.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V908000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

21V277000Reported April 21, 2021 - 2,744 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 21, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,744 vehicles across all affected models.

21V908000Reported November 19, 2021 - 2,956 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,956 vehicles across all affected models.

23V179000Reported March 17, 2023 - 3,555 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 3,555 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory
23V236000Reported March 31, 2023 - 51,568 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 51,568 vehicles across all affected models.

24V025000Reported January 18, 2024 - 101,049 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on January 18, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 101,049 vehicles across all affected models.

26V232000Reported April 10, 2026 - 141,032 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 141,032 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE22004Opened April 10, 2022 - Closed June 13, 2023

Power Sliding Door Auto Reverse Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 23V236000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202116
202243
202327
202412
202523
202615
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.