2025 Honda Odyssey vs 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
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 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 368 | 61 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 29 | 27 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 16,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Kia Carnival Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 195 | 21 |
| Engine | 193 | 20 |
| Power Train | 35 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 23 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 2 |
| Structure | 7 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 107 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 30 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2025 Honda Odyssey
2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
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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.