Kia Carnival problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Kia Carnival model year, from official NHTSA data.
407
NHTSA complaints
7
recall campaigns
299
service bulletins (TSBs)
1
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kia Carnival | 26 | 2 | 27 |
| 2025 Kia Carnival | 124 | 1 | 48 |
| 2024 Kia Carnival | 73 | 2 | 59 |
| 2023 Kia Carnival | 50 | 4 | 69 |
| 2022 Kia Carnival | 134 | 6 | 96 |
Common problems
- Kia Carnival electrical system problems133
- Kia Carnival structure problems58
- Kia Carnival engine problems45
- Kia Carnival fuel/propulsion system problems30
- Kia Carnival power train problems19
- 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