Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Kia Carnival has 3 recalls, 43 complaints.
3
Recalls
43
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
23V179000
TRAILER HITCHES
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchas...
23V236000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not ...
24V025000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2023 Kia Carnival MV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS was activating inappropriately creating a grinding/pulsating noise while I was attempting to sto... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that during freezing weather, the button wa... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, while drivi... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | ENGINE | Strong fuel smell that comes and goes. Dealership replaced fuel injection related parts after findin... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Gas/pump door actuator failed. Unable to open and put gas in car. This car is only 1.5 years old. |
| Aug 28, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The power sliding door does not reverse when an object is in its path. The door closed on my sons bo... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On August 23, 2025, I purchased a certified pre-owned Kia Carnival. Within hours, the vehicle had a ... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My [XXX] son locked himself and his [XXX] brother in the car today. The scenario which is repeatab... |
| Jul 28, 2025 | STRUCTURE | After working out at my gym, my daughters and I were driving on a side street near at around 35MPH. ... |
| Mar 22, 2025 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | Unknown as to what exactly happened, but my husband put my daughter in her car seat buckled her and ... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that the seat belt located in the rear midd... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | My 2023 KIA Carnival has a windshield cracked even without hitting rock or anything. My vehicle was ... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The windshield started cracking while the car was parked and continued cracking over the next week. ... |
| Jul 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rails in the middle row where the seats connect to, get extremely hot to the point where it is v... |
| Jul 4, 2024 | ENGINE | We drove an hour then sat in the car while it was on for about 30 minutes. The gas tank was 14% full... |
| Jun 19, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Gas door does not open. It is faulty and won’t open when car is locked or unlocked. Unable to open t... |
| Jun 5, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The metal rails on the floor where the seats slide are very hot and we are afraid it will run our ch... |
| May 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The driver’s side sliding door was closing and crushed my wife between the door and B pillar. It did... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | The car seat harness fails to stay engaged in a safe and secure position. When tightened to the corr... |
| Dec 28, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Gas door outside cover would not open which makes it impossible to pump gas. Dealership removed doo... |