2022 Kia Carnival structure problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2022 Kia Carnival — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 Sep 15, 2026
“The contact owns a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V908000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure); however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side power sliding door failed to latch…”
filed Jul 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Roof molding may loosen and detachCampaign 24V025000 · Jan 18, 2024
- Auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situationsCampaign 23V236000 · Mar 31, 2023
Related service bulletins
IMPORTANT REMINDER: OWNER NOTIFICATION: CARNIVAL POWER SLIDING DOOR FEATURE (KA4PSD2 FLIGHT#105) - This document is the owner notification advising Kia's ongoing commitment to providing vehicle owners with a superior…
PSD_REMINDER2_105 · Other · issued Jun 19, 2026
Structure problems in other Carnival years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Carnival | 3 | 12% |
| 2025 Carnival | 4 | 3% |
| 2024 Carnival | 6 | 8% |
| 2023 Carnival | 12 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Kia Carnival
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.