Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Kia Carnival has 4 recalls, 46 complaints.
4
Recalls
46
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 9, 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.
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
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2023 Kia Carnival MV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, th... |
| Apr 10, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2023 KIA Carnival. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26... |
| 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 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Our Carnival had the SC266 recall repair done on July 3rd, 2023, at 3074 miles. Then our [XXX] daug... |
| 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... |