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All cars · Kia Sedona · 2022

2022 Kia Sedona. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index220100 = average car
Complaints121NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold44,861U.S. model year
Per 100K sold270complaints
Year rank#12 of 14#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S8)FWD19 / 26 / 22Regular$2,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 900 and 21,500 miles. Median 2,400, from 16 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Body structure1,000700–51,0005
Doors, locks & latches1,900600–61,3005

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Body structure26%
Electrical17%
Engine11%
Wipers & visibility9%
Visibility7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
136402803

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 6

  • 26V232000 Apr 2026 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

    Defect. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

    Risk. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.

  • 24V025000 Jan 2024 Structure / Body / Roof And Pillars

    Defect. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

    Risk. A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.

  • 23V236000 Mar 2023 Structure / Body / Door

    Defect. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.

    Risk. A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC266.

  • 23V179000 Mar 2023 Trailer Hitches

    Defect. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

    Risk. A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. Owne

  • 21V908000 Nov 2021 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Electronic Lock/Latch Actuator

    Defect. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the passenger-side sliding door from securely latching.

    Risk. A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the passenger-side power sliding door release actuator's drum and holder inside the remote controller assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC221.

  • 21V277000 Apr 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail

    Defect. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.

    Risk. A damaged fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the multi-port injection fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC211.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedPower sliding door auto reverse failure20222023

Manufacturer communications 96

Kia filed 96 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Technical service bulletin: service action: noise when opening and closing fuel filler door…
  • Technical service bulletin: service action: oil filter and cooler housing o-ring gasket…
  • Technical operations: ccu fuse open after wiring harness replacement - this pitstop provides

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Kia Carnival MV FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202222012144,861Body structure
20231005243,687Body structure
20241757549,726Electrical
202528912671,917Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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