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2022–2024 Kia Carnival · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Kia Carnival typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.

Cost at a glance

Most expensive fault
£120–£1,200
Top three risks, from
£420
Worst case, everything
£3,150

The single priciest documented job on the 2022–2024 Kia Carnival is infotainment repair or software fix at £120–£1,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £500£3,150 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

ElectricalLow

Infotainment/dual-screen glitches and camera faults.

Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200

Inspect · Test all screens, cameras and the 360 view if fitted.

DoorsMedium

Power sliding-door sensor and motor faults.

Electrical diagnosis & module repair£120–£900

Inspect · Cycle both power sliding doors and the tailgate several times.

EngineMedium

3.5L V6 oil consumption on some cars.

Oil leak trace & seal / gasket£180–£700

Inspect · Check oil level and history.

TransmissionLow

8-speed automatic occasional harsh shifts.

Minor repair or adjustment£80–£350

Inspect · Test-drive through shifts.

Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.

Inspecting a Kia Carnival this week?

Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.