2022 Kia Carnival Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 136 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Kia Carnival overview page.
What owners report
“The power sliding door actuator motor drive cables on my 2022 Kia Carnival snapped on both the passenger and driver sides. The doors are stuck…”NHTSA complaint 11766039 — filed 09/22/2026
“My 2022 Kia Carnival, approximately 80,000 miles, had intermittent dashboard warning lights and grinding brake noise for a few weeks. I brought the vehicle to…”NHTSA complaint 11738446 — filed 05/18/2026
“Fuel door will not open, there is no manual override, vehicle cannot be refueled and since there is no emergency release it caused me to…”NHTSA complaint 11705444 — filed 12/16/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Kia Carnival have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Kia Carnival: 20 of 136 complaints on file (14.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Kia Carnival have in total?
136 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 34 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
