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2022 Kia Carnival recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 136
Latest campaign: Apr 10, 2026

Recall summary by component6

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Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	–	Apr 10, 2026	26V232000 21V277000
Structure	2	–	Jan 18, 2024	24V025000 23V236000
Trailer hitches	1	1	Mar 17, 2023	23V179000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	–	Nov 19, 2021	21V908000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 10, 2026Latest campaign


Apr 10, 202626V232000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V232000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V232000 · Apr 10, 2026
Jan 18, 202424V025000	Structure: body roof and pillars A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V025000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V025000 · Jan 18, 2024
Mar 31, 202323V236000	Structure: body door A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V236000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V236000 · Mar 31, 2023
Mar 17, 202323V179000	Trailer hitches A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V179000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V179000 · Mar 17, 2023
Nov 19, 202121V908000	Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V908000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V908000 · Nov 19, 2021
Apr 21, 202121V277000	Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel rail A damaged fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V277000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V277000 · Apr 21, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component136

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136Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

34Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Unknown or other	35	26	1	11
Structure	34	25	0	12
Electrical system	23	17	1	3
Engine	16	12	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	14	10	0	0
Visibility/wiper	11	8	0	0
Visibility	8	6	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	7	5	0	3
Power train	7	5	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	5	4	1	1
Seats	4	3	0	3
Vehicle speed control	4	3	0	0
Steering	3	2	0	0
Exterior lighting	3	2	0	1
Service brakes	2	1	2	1

6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“On June 20, 2026, the instrument cluster in my 2022 Kia Carnival became completely inoperative.”
Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767623
Electrical system
“The power sliding door actuator motor drive cables on my 2022 Kia Carnival snapped on both the passenger and driver sides.”
Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766039
Structure
“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.”
Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764494

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2022 Kia Carnival recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Carnival have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Kia Carnival. The most recent, 26V232000 (reported April 10, 2026), concerns fuel system, gasoline. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 Kia Carnival recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: structure (2), trailer hitches (1), latches/locks/linkages (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Kia Carnival?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 35 complaints out of 136 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Kia Carnival?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Structure: body roof and pillars

Structure: body door

Trailer hitches

Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel rail