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2022 Kia Carnival problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2022 Kia Carnival. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 21% of relevant complaints.
Better than 86% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Does the 2022 Kia Carnival have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 28 of 136 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Carnival concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (21%). For comparison, the 2023 scores 16%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2022 compares with other Kia Carnival years
Of the 2 Kia Carnival years with enough complaints to score, the 2022 is the worst on engine and transmission share (21%). The best is the 2023 (16%). By volume, the 2022 drew 136 complaints (28 drivetrain), against 51 for the 2023.
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The rest of the picture on the 2022 Kia Carnival
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 28 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2022 Kia Carnival fuel system recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2022 Kia Carnival involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 6 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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…
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…
4 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2022 Kia Carnival have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 28 of 136 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Carnival concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (21%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Kia Carnival?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2022 Kia Carnival is structure: 34 of 136 complaints (25%) name it, followed by electrical system (23) and engine (16). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 21% of the relevant total.
Is the 2022 Kia Carnival reliable?
On the engine and transmission, nothing stands out: 21% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain, below the 33% line where we call a signal elevated. That is better than 86% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 2 Kia Carnival years we score, it ranks worst. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2022 Kia Carnival?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2022 Kia Carnival involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 6 in total: 26V232000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), 21V277000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Kia Carnival years are better?
Among the Kia Carnival years we track, the 2023 (16%) has a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2022 (21%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/kia-carnival
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