Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2025 Kia Carnival has 1 recall, 110 complaints.
1
Recalls
110
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 18, 2026
26V232000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2025 Kia Carnival PV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival. The contact received the recall letter for NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| May 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Passenger sliding door failed to detect my son and closed completely on his arm. The doors will pus... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | ENGINE | Carnival was working fine then, without warning, I was unable to accelerate. Had entered highway and... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Kia has a recall (Campaign SC 368) on a fuel pipe that may be defective causing a gas leak leading t... |
| Apr 18, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was on the on-ramp getting on the highway and whenever I started to increase speed and try to get ... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | The component of the vehicle that malfunction was the front passenger seat. The driver came to a sto... |
| Apr 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am writing concerning the Driver Attention Warning system and how it seems to be way too sensitive... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | The harness straps on the seat have begun to loosen while my child is riding in the seat. You do not... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE | I am submitting a safety complaint regarding the driver monitoring/driver assistance system in the 2... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Date/time of incident 03-16-2026 18:09-18:17 * Faulting component: Infotainment screen (screen to th... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Today, my young daughter pressed the button on the inside of the door to close the sliding door. Her... |
| Feb 28, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Due to soy-insulated wiring used in wiring harnesses, rodents are attracted to the wiring components... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Was driving to work this morning and the first time I tried to get accelerate, I was unable to get a... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? W... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am submitting a safety-related complaint regarding my 2025 Kia Carnival with approximately 4,000 m... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12v Battery died 2 times first on 12/26 then on 1/25. We had to call in roadside assistance for jump... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The 12-volt battery fully discharges and leaves the vehicle inoperable ONLY when parked in my attach... |
| Nov 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE, THEN THE SOUND OF GLASS SHATTERING. I PULLED OVER AND... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid produces externally audible audio while the vehicle is locked, with all ... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I was stopped in in the left turn lane with my right foot on the brake pedal. Suddenly the car began... |