2025 Honda Odyssey vs 2025 Kia Carnival
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 Honda Odyssey | 2025 Kia Carnival |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 368 | 124 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 29 | 48 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 21–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 16,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Kia Carnival |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 195 | 82 |
| Engine | 193 | 15 |
| Power Train | 35 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 1 |
| Structure | 7 | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 107 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 30 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 32 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2025 Honda Odyssey
2025 Kia Carnival
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.