Kia Carnival problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Kia Carnival model year, from official NHTSA data.
389
NHTSA complaints
7
recall campaigns
284
service bulletins (TSBs)
1
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kia Carnival | 22 | 2 | 27 |
| 2025 Kia Carnival | 119 | 1 | 48 |
| 2024 Kia Carnival | 66 | 2 | 54 |
| 2023 Kia Carnival | 49 | 4 | 64 |
| 2022 Kia Carnival | 133 | 6 | 91 |
Common problems
- Kia Carnival electrical system problems130
- Kia Carnival structure problems55
- Kia Carnival engine problems43
- Kia Carnival fuel/propulsion system problems26
- Kia Carnival power train problems18
- Kia Carnival visibility/wiper problems17
- Kia Carnival seats problems15
- Kia Carnival vehicle speed control problems13
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Power Sliding Door Auto Reverse FailurePE22004 · opened Apr 10, 2022 · closed Jun 13, 2023