Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Kia Carnival
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Kia Carnival has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 136 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V232000 Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V025000 Roof Molding May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V236000 Power Sliding Door May Close on Occupant NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V179000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V908000 Passenger-Side Sliding Door May Not Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V277000 Fuel Rail Tube May Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 35 complaints
- Structure 34 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 14 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 11 complaints
Of the 136 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 136 complaints, owners report 34 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Kia Carnival has several recalls and complaints, notably concerning the fuel system and body structure, including doors. While no single defect is overwhelmingly prevalent, the combination of moderate recall frequency and diverse complaints leads to an average reliability assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Sliding doors | 15,000–30,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Roof molding | 10,000–30,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake inspection and service
- Engine air filter replacement
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Difficulty with sliding doors
- Loose roof trim
- Electrical shorts
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Kia Carnival at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.