2022 Kia Carnival Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2022 Kia Carnival — the 3.5L V6 engine, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Kia published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2022
Engines
3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, DOHC
TrimsLX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · SX Prestige Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · LX+ Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · EX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · SX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · EX+ Mini Passenger Van 4-Door
Federal record6 recalls · 174 complaints · 85 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2022 Carnival manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 110
  • General Information 1,553
  • Accessories & Equipment 7,812
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 685
  • Body & Frame 1,634
  • Maintenance 11
  • Brakes 2,317
  • Restraints 1,439
  • Drivelines & Axles 51
  • Steering 835
  • Electrical 379
  • Suspension 388
  • Engine Mechanical 485
  • Transmission 1,924
  • Engine Performance 8,566

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2022 Carnival

  1. Structure — body › door · 23V236000
    A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of inj.
  2. Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system › fuel rail · 21V277000
    A damaged fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
  3. Latches/Locks/Linkages — electronic lock/latch actuator · 21V908000
    A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
  4. Structure — body › roof and pillars · 24V025000
    A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
  5. Trailer Hitches · 23V179000
    A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
  6. Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 26V232000
    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Owners have filed 174 complaints and Kia has issued 85 technical service bulletins for the 2022 Carnival. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2022 Carnival manual

Is this manual specific to the 2022 Carnival?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2022 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the LX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, SX Prestige Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, LX+ Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, EX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, SX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, EX+ Mini Passenger Van 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.

What 2022 Carnival problems does it help with?

6 recalls are on federal record for the 2022 Carnival, covering structure, fuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Kia dealers.

Does it include 2022 Carnival wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2022 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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