2022 Kia Carnival Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 11/01/2026

21Structure:body complaints

15.4%Of all 136 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other35 · 25.7%

STRUCTURE:BODY21 · 15.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 · 14.7%

ENGINE16 · 11.8%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM14 · 10.3%

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

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11764494 — filed 09/15/2026

“The passenger side sliding door would not respond to any button pushed to open the door. Once I get it manually opened, it will not…”NHTSA complaint 11663751 — filed 05/29/2025

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Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Kia Carnival have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Kia Carnival: 21 of 136 complaints on file (15.4%). 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 structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.