Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2026 Kia Carnival has 2 recalls, 20 complaints.
2
Recalls
20
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 4, 2026
26V046000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sp...
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: 2026 KIA CARNIVAL PV N/A FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2026 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Jun 11, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Subject: Safety Complaint – Power Sliding Door Failure Injuring Child (2026 Kia Carnival) I am subm... |
| May 18, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery died at under 3,300 miles. After roadside came and jumped the batter, it died again after tw... |
| Apr 14, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The car now auto locks on the vehicle upon exit, even with key fobs in the car. The first few months... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sliding Door Sensor Failed My daughter was getting in the van, when her brother hit the door button... |
| Mar 28, 2026 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | The contact owned a 2026 Kia Carnival. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle inadvert... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | When accelerating, the car feels stuck to gear up. After 2 seconds of loud revving, it would switch ... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a . The contact stated that while parked when the brake was depressed, press sta... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Air conditioning has never worked. It was purchased in the winter. As weather warmed, we noticed the... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2026 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid SX Prestige(Exterior: Astra Blue Interior: Tuscan Umber / Off-Black) pu... |
| Jan 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | This new 2026 Vehicle faced multiple issues within a few weeks of purchase as stated below. 1. The i... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car has just under 3,000 miles. While driving home from a friend's house this morning my car woul... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I am submitting a safety complaint regarding unexpected and inappropriate automatic braking behavior... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | On Dec 12th the speedometer repeatedly showed very incorrect values, both displaying much faster tha... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The car will not accelerate past 31 mph no matter the gas petal position, during cold mornings. Down... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Vehicle parked for 48 hours (Sunday 23 Nov evening) under carport, no keys near it. When approached ... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | System failure the warning lights on dash went crazy all of them flashing Speedometer wouldn’t work... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | After purchasing vehicle (4Sep25) the following week's notice wet spots in drive way first assumed t... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driver assistance system. This system monitors vehicle variables and unnecessarily SOUNDS A WARNING... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | URGENT SAFETY CONCERN/ISSUE On [XXX], while driving my 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige, it lost... |