2022 Kia Carnival problems
The Kia Carnival (Korean: 기아 카니발) is a minivan manufactured by Kia since 1998. It was marketed globally under various nameplates, prominently as the Kia Sedona.
The first generation Carnival was introduced in January 1998, and was marketed in a single, short wheelbase version. Second generation models were marketed (2006–2014) in short and long wheelbase variants. A rebadged variant of the second generation was offered in North America as the Hyundai Entourage (2007–2009). Beginning in 2010, the second generation model received updated equipment, including Kia's corporate Tiger Nose grille, as introduced by its then new design chief, Peter Schreyer. Kia introduced its third generation minivan in 2014, solely in a long wheelbase format. The fourth generation was introduced in 2020, when Kia also began using the Carnival nameplate worldwide.
First generation (KV-II; 1998)
The first generation model was manufactured and marketed differently for specific regions, including under a joint venture in the Chinese market with Dongfeng Yueda Kia, as well as the Naza Ria in Malaysia.
In Indonesia and the Philippines, both Carnival/Sedona names were used. Initially introduced as the Carnival in 2001, from 2003 onwards, it was renamed as the Sedona.
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Common 2022 Kia Carnival problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2022 Kia Carnival, several common problems have been reported:
- Power Sliding Door Issues: Owners have complained about the failure of the auto-reverse feature of the power sliding doors, leading to injuries due to excessive force needed to trigger this safety feature.
- Windshield Cracking: Numerous complaints mention windshields cracking without apparent cause, posing visibility issues and safety concerns. Some owners faced challenges replacing cracked windshields due to stock shortages at dealerships.
- Fuel/Propulsion System Problems: Various acceleration issues have been reported, with some attributing them to cold weather. Problems with the fuel pump have led to recalls, causing issues like the vehicle not accelerating over 10-20 mph and shaking during acceleration.
- Problems Caused by Cold Weather: Reports indicate the vehicle stopping due to ice in the throttle body in temperatures below 20°C (4°F), raising safety concerns as the car stops working while driving.
- Fuel Gauge and Pump Issues: Owners reported inaccurate fuel gauge readings and a faulty fuel pump compromising the car's safety.
These issues highlight safety, functionality, and reliability concerns with the 2022 Kia Carnival. Owners have faced challenges ranging from safety hazards like malfunctioning doors to issues affecting the vehicle's performance and driving experience. Addressing these complaints is crucial to ensure the safety and satisfaction of Kia Carnival owners.
Does the Kia Carnival have issues?
Based on CR's testing, the Carnival did well in many major trouble spots, including engine, engine cooling, transmission, drive system, fuel emissions, electric system, brakes, and many more. The only areas where the 2022 Carnival underperformed are body hardware (more on this later) and in-car electronics.
What is the battery problem on the 2022 Kia Carnival?
The most regular symptoms of bad 2022 Kia Carnival batteries are if your vehicle is slow to start after turning the key, or if your battery cables and connectors show signs of heavy corrosion. You may again notice a loud clicking sound when turning the key or if your electronics work but the vehicle won't start.
Does the 2022 Kia Carnival have recalls?
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. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
Is Kia Carnival durable?
Quality and Reliability 80.0/100
The 2024 Kia Carnival has a predicted reliability score of 80 out of 100.
2022 Kia Carnival car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Kia Carnival problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Structure problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Visibility/wiper problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2022 Kia Carnival vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2022 Kia Carnival
The NHTSA has received 98 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2022 Kia Carnival. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2022 Kia Carnival vehicles.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-01
- VIN: KNDNC5H38N6
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: We have been having an acceleration issue for over a year now. The vehicle will be running fine and the randomly not go over 30 MPH. You could have your foot the floor and the vehicle will not shift or go above 3 rpm’s. This has caused us to be in many dangerous scenarios getting onto an interstate. This has almost caused us to be rear ended multiple times. Problem has be reproduced at the dealer and “repaired” though the problem continues to happen. Sometimes the engine warning light is on when it happens, others times it is not and happens with zero warning.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-31
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: KNDNB4H32N6
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The sliding doors do not reverse like they should. The sensors are not good. Yes Kia added the warning sounds but it isn’t good enough. My LO’s entire hand was shut in the door.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-31
- VIN: KNDNB4H30N6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Sometimes my passenger side door will slam shut if I am parked on the hill and the sliding door lock is on, I have noticed that it only slams shut if that lock is on. If the lock is not on, it closes on its own without pressing the door close button on the door, on the driver side, or on the key fob.It will close quickly and not normal.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-08
- VIN: KNDNE5H37N6
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The rear sliding doors are unsafe. The sensors do not stop and reverse under pressure of an object in its path. Under a recall "PE22-004" they slowed down the doors and added 2 beep sounds, but that doesn't help when a child has their hand or arm in the path of a closing sliding door. The pressure required to stop the door is extremely unsafe. There needs to be replaced safety pinch sensors added. I tested this as an adult, 200 lbs, and takes an extreme amount of force to stop the door motor from closing on your body parts and will cause injury.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-27
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: KNDNB4H35N6
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while opening the passenger-side sliding door, she placed mangos on the seat with the key fob and her cell phone in her hand. The contact stated that the doors closed and she was pinned to the door. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to call her spouse and 911, and medical attention was provided at the emergency room. The contact was referred to her primary physician, where an MRI was provided, and it was determined that there was a rip in her shoulder. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed. that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent a field tech expert to inspect the vehicle. The expert determined that the vehicle was operating as designed. The approximate failure mileage was 42,581.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
- VIN: KNDNB4H38N6
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: When trying to alert a vehicle that was merging into my lane but did not see me, my horn did not work. It randomly does not work at times. Every once in a while it will. This poses as a danger and safety risk to drivers and passengers of my 2022 Kia Carnival for instances as such where another driver may need to be alerted if they don’t have safety features for blind spots, backing up, etc. I would have gotten struck by the other vehicle if I hadn’t slammed on my brakes and swerve towards the side of the road. I was lucky there was room on the side of the road to swerve to. If my horn would have worked, this could have been prevented. It’s still an ongoing issue with the horn randomly not working 90% of the time when needed. I can’t attach a video of my horn not working when the steering wheel horn is pressed or I would.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-21
- VIN: KNDNC5H38N6
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The power sliding door does not reverse or stop closing if something is in the way. Our child closed his arm in the door and it would not stop.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-20
- VIN: KNDNB4H3XN6
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The rear turn signals are too low and small in the vehicle and people are unable to notice it. Almost ended up in crash few times.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-01
- VIN: KNDNC5H35N6
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Front windshield cracked for no apparent reason.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-01
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument cluster malfunctioned, and the screen failed to display as needed. During the failure, the driver was unable to view the speedometer, and fuel gauge, and check engine warning light. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, but later the instrument cluster became permanently inoperable. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-01
- VIN: KNDNC5H36N6
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: The windshield cracked while driving. Nothing hit it, it just cracked. Was 8inches long and now covers half the windshield. Obvious defect in the windshield. It is availability to see or I can take a picture. Safety is compromised by a cracked windshield that could get worse and hurt us. It has not been inspected and no warning lights went off
VISIBILITY,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-15
- VIN: KNDNB4H34N6
- Components: VISIBILITY,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she noticed that the windshield was cracked from the passenger's side to the driver's side of the windshield. The vehicle was taken to an auto glass repair shop, where it was determined that the windshield needed to be replaced; however, the replacement windshield was not available. The windshield was replaced and was recalibrated after a month. The contact stated that after the repair, the Forward Collision Avoidance system was intermittently inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on another occasion, she noticed that the windshield was cracked. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
VISIBILITY/WIPER,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-11
- VIN: KNDNB4H31N6
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER,VISIBILITY
- Summary: The rear side passenger window busted from the bottom. Only top half of window remained while driving down the road. No warnings. I only knew this was possible with car due to Facebook group and others having this happen to them. Big bomb sound no one else on road car is 2022 bought September 2021. Handling its 3rd winter in the state we got it.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: KNDNB4H30N6
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Steering column leaking oil.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-23
- VIN: KNDNB4H35N6
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The air conditioning system is leaking water in the trunk of the car. It has caused mold to grow on the trunk cloth lining and the air filter in the rear panel was completely covered in mold. There was a visible stream of water pouring out from this filter housing when I removed the wall panel where the tire jack is. I had always noticed puddles of water under the vehicle during the summer, but the leak is coming from inside the vehicle, not off an exhaust pipe like I expected.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-03
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: KNDNE5H37N6
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The right passenger sliding door failed to sense my daughter’s hand and it crushed her ring finger causing a cut, bleeding, and bruising. She is in a lot of pain from the injury and now terrified the door will malfunction again causing another injury. We don’t think this vehicle is safe to drive with our family anymore. Yes it’s available for inspection. Since it’s a holiday weekend I’ll have to wait until the nearest dealership is open to have it inspected. We were able to reproduce this failure ourselves. There was no warning.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-29
- VIN: KNDNE5H39N6
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Door took waaaaayyy too much pressure to stop it from closing The recall before literally added beeping noises but it NEEDS more sensitive sensors this is ridiculous
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-21
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: KNDNB4H31N6
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that both the driver's side and passenger side electronic sliding door had malfunctioned and would erroneously open and close. The contact indicated that while the daughter was retrieving items from the vehicle the passenger electronic side sliding door erroneously closed on her daughter and causing minor injuries to the arms and ribs which did not require medical treatment. The vehicle was later the taken to the dealer and serviced under a manufacturer's campaign to reprogram the door sensors. The door sensors were reprogrammed but the failures continued to occur. The contact indicated that after the door sensors were reprogrammed the doors would randomly open and close while the vehicle was turned off. The cause of the failure has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 705.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-09
- VIN: KNDNB4H32N6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: I bought this car June of 2022. The car was days old and the front end started making a popping sound when you turn the wheels. The dealership changed front right axle. There is still a popping noise but now it’s from the front and the back. The transmission went out in February of 2023. They replaced the transmission. Since then the car shakes violently when accelerating, loses power when accelerating, the self drive mode turns on by itself. I have contacted 2 different dealerships about these issues. They say “ they cannot duplicate the problem.” This car is not a safe vehicle for me or my family to ride in. They won’t do ANYTHING about it!
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- VIN: KNDNE5H3XN6
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: These doors need a sensor to reverse the sliding doors upon resistance. It has smashed me and my young children multiple times. The update did not solve this issue and it’s a major safety issue. My 4 year old and 1 year old both had their hand smashed in the automatic sliding doors.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-30
- VIN: KNDNE5H39N6
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Rear sliding doors DO NOT STOP when something is in the way. All my body weight could not stop the door. Yes I had the recall fixed which only slowed it down and added a beeping sound. The sensitivity of the doors NEEDS TO BE FIXED NOW BEFORE A CHILD IS SERIOUSLY HURT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-21
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: KNDNB4H31N6
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while her daughter was inside the vehicle, the door closed on her rib cage and arm, but medical attention was not provided. Additionally, the taillights were inoperable. While driving, the vehicle stalled. While accelerating and making a turn, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the weather stripping sensor needed to be replaced. The bulb was broken, and a wiring harness replacement was needed. The system was reset. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 1,187.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-18
- VIN: KNDNE5H35N6
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: During a road trip, I stopped at a gas station to fill up. I went inside to get a drink and a large 12 inch crack appeared in the windshield about midway down on the passenger side. It was not there previously and nothing appears to have hit it either. The crack now spans to the drivers side and sits at about eye level. It also has a gap in the crack which is very noticeable on the passenger side.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-06
- VIN: KNDNB4H32N6
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Got in car and drove less than a mile and exited car. Got back in and my windshield had a huge crack running from the lower drivers side up the window then across. Nothing hit the window though a nut or something could have fallen on it or a small rock when driving another day? Very concerning when I look online and others that own the 22 kia carnival have had this happen
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-14
- VIN: KNDNE5H33N6
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: In December of 2021 my 6 month old Kia Carnival lost power while on the Ohio turnpike when the engine shut down. At that time the dealership was unable to identify the cause. Since then the vehicle has been into the shop multiple times, has an issue with Cylinder 6 and is burning coolant internally which is likely the original reason for the unexpected engine failure. Kia has been ordered through arbitration to repurchase the vehicle, however are unwilling to even offer enough to cover the loan and take back their defective vehicle. I have seen reports online of other Carnivals having similar issues. There are no recalls for this, and Kia seems to have no intention of making sure this is addressed.
2022 Kia Carnival recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2022 Kia Carnival.
- Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: TRAILER HITCHES
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC265.
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.
- Consequence: 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.
Negative 2022 Kia Carnival car reviews
Positive 2022 Kia Carnival car reviews
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I've been driving the LXS for 6 months and have covered 2600 miles, so I can't comment on its longevity just yet. However, I'm happy to report that I haven't experienced any issues so far. The LXS is a base model with faux leather seats, but it comes with wireless carplay that works flawlessly. I love how I can simply walk in, start the car, and my Google Maps opens on the screen while my music starts playing. The interior is really nice, with a matte panel and huge buttons that are very easy to use. Even the base model comes with remote start, which is a great feature. Personally, I find the manual tailgate to be very convenient. The engine is powerful and gets the car up to highway speed quickly and quietly. The best feature, however, is the cargo space. I've even used it as a makeshift pickup truck by removing the second row and covering the floor with a tarp. On a recent mini road trip, I was able to fit 3 suitcases, 4 beach chairs, and a beach wagon with all 3 rows up. The biggest surprise, though, was the handling. It drives a lot better than my Mazda CX9. The downsides are wind noise at highway speeds, minor nicks on the hood due to flying debris, and having to deal with Kia dealerships. The MPG has been around 19 in the city and 24 on the highway.
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Hey there! I'm so glad to hear that you bought the SX trim yesterday! It sounds like it was definitely worth the 6-hour drive to get it. From what you've said, it seems like you've got yourself an amazing car!
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This MPV is the best looking car of its class for 21/22. The EX trim has great features, stunning looks, and a smooth drive. I can't recommend it highly enough.
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I would definitely recommend this vehicle to anyone looking to purchase a minivan. The ride and comfort are excellent, and the fit and finish are top-notch. Everything feels and looks very modern and of high quality. I've already driven 20,000 miles without any problems and am very happy with the reliability so far.
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I really like the look of this car and it's packed with great tech and features. However, I did experience a few issues after driving it for 4 months. Firstly, the fuel indicator wasn't always accurate when below the last quarter. Secondly, there was a lack of low end torque. Thirdly, the check engine light came on twice in very cold weather (-18c), but thankfully it went off the next day. Lastly, the infotainment system was unresponsive in cold weather after a cold start, but it went back to normal after the car warmed up.
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Godfrey Schneider 2024-10-28
I've been driving this MPV for two years now and I must say, I really like its design, technology, and style. The surround camera view and sensors are my favorite features. However, there are some cons to it. Sometimes it beeps while driving without displaying the reason, which can be quite odd. It also lacks adequate storage space, especially on the doors, where it's impossible to fit a bottle of water or a 20oz pop. The storage behind the seats is also quite limited. While it runs well, it can lag a bit when driving uphill at around 25 mph and the shifting can get a bit weird. Additionally, adjusting one of the second-row seats can be a bit tricky. The service department is okay, but the wait time can be quite long. I've had some issues with the radar sensors and a strange smell coming from the A/C, but they were eventually fixed after a few visits. All in all, it's an okay car, but it doesn't perform well in the snow and the tires wear out quickly. I had to replace them after just 25k miles, and even then, it still struggled in the snow.Hi there! Have you noticed that the sliding doors always pause and restart from the beginning when you start the car while someone is opening them? It can be quite frustrating, can't it?
Amos Reichert 2024-10-27
I'm currently on the lookout for a new van to replace my trusty Chevy Astro. I thought I had found the perfect replacement with a KIA, but unfortunately, the model I was interested in didn't allow for a roof rack unless you opted for the jumbo premium seat package. My ideal van would have maximum vertical and length storage, allowing me to transport 10' lumber with ease, as well as AWD and a great tow package for when I need to tow my boat. It would also be great if it could accommodate my kids when necessary. KIA, please consider allowing for more customizable options to maximize interior and exterior storage, similar to the Astro.
Keven Ruecker 2024-10-13
Hi there! I was wondering if there is an option to read the transcript of your 15-minute monologue on how to find the trip computer? It seems like it takes a bit of time to get to the data, and I was hoping to find a quicker way. Do you know if this is possible? Thank you!
Laron Prohaska 2024-09-19
The price is not justified and the touch screen can be distracting, which may lead to accidents. The lack of folding electric mirrors is disappointing.
Domenico Padberg 2024-05-23
The only issue at this time is that UVO is not available in my state. I will report back later as I have only driven 2400 miles. It's important to note that the Carnival MPV is not a minivan, according to KIA. I recently purchased the top of the line model and I'm still discovering new features to play with. I changed the backlight for the buttons from blue to purple, but I'm having trouble figuring out how to change it back. Unfortunately, no one at the KIA dealership seems to know. KIA does not allow MA 2022 model year owners to have UVO, and an oil change (full synthetic) is required at 8,000 miles and then every 4,000. I overheard a dealer telling a customer with 22,000 miles that KIA may not be responsible for the cause of engine noise because the customer could not prove all oil changes were done.