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Service bulletins for the 2022 Kia Carnival

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

96 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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PSD_FUNCTION2022-03-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IMPORTANT REMINDER: 2022MY Carnival Power Sliding Door Function - Kia America, Inc. has recently investigated a small number of potential injury complaints involving child passengers getting their hand caught during the closure of power sliding doors. While we continue to evaluate passenger interaction and vehicle operation related to these complaints, the investigation has revealed that potential injuries could be avoided by highlighting the function and operation of the power sliding doors and automatic stop and reversal system installed in the 2022MY Kia Carnival as provided in the Owner's Manual.
TSB_ELE250_R12022-03-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DA 2.0V SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY® FUNCTION (SA492) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to update the Display Audio 2.0V software for the wireless Apple CarPlay® function on the 2022MY models listed below that may exhibit disconnection of wireless phone projection due to interference from wireless signals in certain areas.
PS576_R22022-02-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER (SHIPPING)/CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides information regarding a new interface related to the electronic Dealer (Shipping) / Customer Mode Switch setting on all applicable models.
TSB_ELE2502022-01-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DA 2.0V SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR WIRELESS CARPLAY FUNCTION (SA492) - This bulletin provides information to update the Display Audio 2.0V software for the wireless CarPlay function on the models listed below that may exhibit disconnection of wireless phone projection due to interference from wireless signals in certain areas.
TSB_BOD3032021-12-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: NOISE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING FUEL FILLER DOOR (SA486) - This bulletin provides information to attach felt pads to the fuel filler door on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from June 1, 2021 through September 2, 2021, which may exhibit a "squeak" or rubbing noise when opening and closing the fuel filler door.
TSB_ENG231_R12021-12-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC22) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting.
TSB_ELE2492021-12-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5.0W SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR Wi-Fi HOTSPOT FUNCTION (SA488) - This bulletin provides information to update the AVN 5 Wide software for the Wi-Fi Hotspot function on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles, produced from January 15, 2021 through November 10, 2021. If the head unit displays the "UVO" icon instead of the "Data/Network" icon in the 'Setup' menu (shown below), then the software update is required.
TSB_BOD055_R12021-10-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
TSB_ENG2312021-10-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC22) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting.
PS656_R22021-09-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) WITH ULTRASONIC OPERATION - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides information regarding the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with ultrasonic sensor feature designed to alert the driver, in the event that a rear passenger is remaining inside the vehicle.
PS7042021-08-25. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) - This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)/Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system.
PS7012021-06-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PIT STOP: RESETTING REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT (RSE) MONITORS (BLUETOOTH) - This Pitstop provides information on resetting and renaming the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) monitors on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles equipped with AVN 5.0 Wide audio.RSE monitors communicate with the AVN5W head unit through a Bluetooth connection. In the event a customer has a monitor replaced,reset, or the monitor name reflects the wrong location, the monitor may be reset through the RSE monitor settings menu, and reconnected to the AVN 5.0 Wide audio.
PS677_R12021-06-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PIT STOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W AND DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop contains information regarding the log file collection procedure for 2020MY~ models equipped with AVN 5.0/W or Display Audio 2.0 head units.
TSB_ELE2432021-05-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: NOTICE LABEL INSPECTION/ APPLICATION ON AC INVERTER OUTLET COVERS (SA478) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect for and apply "NOTICE" labels on the inside covers of the console and luggage AC Inverter Outlets on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through March 18, 2021, which may be missing the labels instructing users to "Close the lid when the power outlet is not in use."
TSB_ELE2412021-05-19. Service bulletin. SEATS. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: PASSENGER SEAT VENTILATION CONTROL WIRE HARNESS INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT (SA477) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary, re-route/adjust the location of the ventilation control wire harness of the front passenger seat on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles equipped with ventilated seats (SX, SX-P) produced from January 4, 2021 through April 5, 2021, as there is a possibility of damage to the wire harness if it gets caught between the frame bracket and walk-in control unit when the seat is lowered and/or slides forward/rearward.
TSB_ELE2372021-05-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: AC INVERTER OUTLET REPLACEMENT (SA472) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the two (2) AC Inverter Outlets (console and luggage areas) on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through March 18, 2021, which may exhibit poor operation or failure of the AC Inverter Outlets.
TSB_ELE209_R22021-04-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster.
TSB_ELE236_R12021-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: RSE S/W UPDATE FOR WRONG LANGUAGE DISPLAY W/BLUETOOTH SOUND SYNC (SA470) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) software on some 2022MYCarnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through February 26, 2021, which may incorrectly display a Spanish phrase when tapping the Bluetooth Sound Sync button.
TSB_ELE2362021-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: RSE S/W UPDATE FOR WRONG LANGUAGE DISPLAY W/BLUETOOTH® SOUND SYNC (SA470) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) software on some 2022MYCarnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through February 26, 2021, which may incorrectly display a Spanish phrase when tapping the Bluetooth Sound Sync button.
TSB_ELE2352021-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: RECONFIGURE TERMINAL LOCATION OF INTEGRATED MEMORY SEAT (IMS) CONNECTOR (SA467) - This bulletin provides the procedure to reconfigure the terminals location of the Integrated Memory Seat (IMS) connector on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through February 26, 2021. The IMS seat position memory buttons 1 and 2 may intermittently not operate the power drivers seat when the rear window defroster switch is on. This may be caused by floating voltage on the IMS circuit.
PS576_R12021-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER / CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides information regarding a new interface related to the electronic Dealer / Customer Mode Switch setting on multiple models.

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