2022 Kia Carnival engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Kia Carnival — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine light turns on every couple months. The Kia either stops accelerating and goes into “limp mode” or gives code for misfiring cylinders. Took to dealership several times, they did nothing but reset battery so light goes off. Unsafe when driving my family around and has turned into an…”
filed Apr 6, 2026
“My engine smells like fire and fuel my can will not start or do anything. There was smoke coming out of it. The van has had several issues since buying it. Now it’s completely disabled I heard a popping noise as I was driving and then it died and has not started since.”
filed Mar 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Carnival years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Carnival | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Carnival | 15 | 13% |
| 2024 Carnival | 7 | 11% |
| 2023 Carnival | 4 | 8% |
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.