2022 Honda Odyssey vs 2022 Kia Carnival
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Honda Odyssey | 2022 Kia Carnival |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 133 | 134 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 131 | 96 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Kia Carnival |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 | 22 |
| Structure | 2 | 33 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 27 | 5 |
| Engine | 15 | 16 |
| Power Train | 14 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 14 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 11 |
| Visibility | 5 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 16 |
2022 Honda Odyssey
2022 Kia Carnival
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.