Is the 2022 Kia Carnival windshield a common complaint?

Yes. NHTSA lists 18 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Carnival, making up 13% of all 135 complaints filed for that model year, mostly about windshield cracking.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Kia Carnival windshield?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to this Visibility & Wipers issue.

Did the windshield cracking cause crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA records show zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints.

At what mileage do these windshield problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA was 11,500 miles.

How does the 2022 Carnival compare to later years for this issue?

Complaints dropped sharply after 2022: the 2023 model had 1 complaint (2% share), 2024 had 3 (4%), and 2025 had 2 (2%), versus 18 complaints (13% share) in 2022.

2022 Kia Carnival Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Kia Carnival, 13% of its 135 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported for this area. Median mileage at failure was 11,500.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 18; 13% of 135
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 11,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners report windshields cracking after minor contact with small rocks or pebbles, with cracks spreading across the entire glass within days or even overnight.
Some drivers describe windshields cracking spontaneously with no visible debris strike or impact noted.
Multiple owners report waiting extended periods, sometimes over a month, for replacement windshield glass to become available.
Several owners had to replace the windshield more than once on the same vehicle, including one case of a third replacement.
One owner described the windshield surface as scratching easily during wiper use, leaving marks that reduced visibility.
A separate report describes a rear or quarter-side window shattering while driving at low speed.

When 2022 Kia Carnival visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 20, 2021, latest Jul 11, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2021 to Jul 2025; peak Sep 2021 (5).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2022 Kia Carnival

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Carnival model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202218 (13%)
20231 (2%)
20243 (4%)
20252 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Kia Carnival windshield a common complaint?: Yes. NHTSA lists 18 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Carnival, making up 13% of all 135 complaints filed for that model year, mostly about windshield cracking.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Kia Carnival windshield?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to this Visibility & Wipers issue.
Did the windshield cracking cause crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA records show zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints.
At what mileage do these windshield problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA was 11,500 miles.
How does the 2022 Carnival compare to later years for this issue?: Complaints dropped sharply after 2022: the 2023 model had 1 complaint (2% share), 2024 had 3 (4%), and 2025 had 2 (2%), versus 18 complaints (13% share) in 2022.