Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Kia Carnival has 10 NHTSA structure complaints and 2 structure-related recalls.
10
Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Jul 28, 2025 | STRUCTURE | After working out at my gym, my daughters and I were driving on a side street near at around 35MPH. ... |
| 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... |
| Oct 11, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Passenger side sliding door periodically gets stuck trying to open or close. My 3 year olds finger g... |
| May 5, 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The tailgate door attempted to close on my head when I was putting something in the trunk when my hu... |
| Apr 11, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The side sliding (rear) doors do not stop when there is an object in between. Even when you put heav... |
| Feb 28, 2023 | STRUCTURE | We are concerned about the safety of the sliding doors on your 2023 Kia Carnival. The sensor does no... |
| Feb 24, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Auto-stop/reverse on power side doors is not sensitive enough to prevent crushing hazard if someone ... |
| Jan 11, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The door closing automation applies excessive force before the safety function engages to re-open. ... |
| Jun 28, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Daughter presses the button on the inside of the van. She didn't move her hand soon enough out of th... |