2022 Kia Carnival vs 2022 Toyota Sienna
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 Kia Carnival | 2022 Toyota Sienna |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 134 | 119 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 96 | 88 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 35–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Carnival | Toyota Sienna |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 62 |
| Structure | 33 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 12 |
| Engine | 16 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 7 |
| Seats | 4 | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 29 |
2022 Kia Carnival
2022 Toyota Sienna
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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.