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2022 Kia Carnival Seats Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 136 total for the year
Median mileage
1,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2022 Kia Carnival, 3% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“2022 Kia Carnival. The outer middle seats in the 8 passenger model. I have accidentally used the lever to fold the seat foward when I meant to use the one that pulls it foward on the track. When the seat came foward it hit me in the head such force I though I was going have a concussion. I was left with a minor headache afterward.the second time I thought it broke my nose. I can still feel it as I type this. This in my opinion would cause sever injury to a small child or elderly person if they were to do the same. To me those seats are dangerous if not prepared when folding the seats foward.”

NHTSA complaint #11416351, filed 2021-05, 1,000 miles

“The handle to release the back of the middle passenger seats is on the front inside lower part of the seat. This requires the passenger to lean in to pull and release. The seat then comes forward with such force that it slams the passenger in the head or face. This has happened several times in my vehicle leaving adults and teens in tears. It happened to me today striking me just under the nose. The impact caused me to black out for a second. I have a slightly swollen lip and am concerned that the root of my front tooth may be damaged. …”

NHTSA complaint #11487418, filed 2022-10

“The middle seats seem to be spring loaded, when pushing them back into position the spring back with significant force if not clicked in. This resulted in a significant bruise after hitting me in the head.”

NHTSA complaint #11465687, filed 2022-05

Related service bulletins

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202627%
202543%
202468%
202243%

Other parts of the 2022 Kia Carnival

Other or unknown
35 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Kia Carnival

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology