Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2024 Kia Carnival has 1 recall, 58 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
58
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
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
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2024 Kia Carnival PV Later Release FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | "Continuous engine oil leak for 12 months. After 4 failed repair attempts, the dealer used liquid se... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The horn stops working when it’s cold and the horn installed does not match the amperage need for th... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | ENGINE | My Kia vehicle has an ongoing engine oil leak that has not been properly repaired under warranty. Th... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Horns (high and low) have been replaced 5 times under a warranty. This is a serious safety hazard. ... |
| Dec 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Due to cables being lined in soy in attracts rodents which cause damage to the car. Multiple electri... |
| Nov 16, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Out of nowhere, we started our vehicle that was no more than a year old, and all of the emergency al... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | SEATS | On 11/12, my 2024 Kia Carnival was parked as my children were getting settled in the vehicle. My son... |
| Oct 29, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2024 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an ab... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driver side passenger back sliding door will not open or close properly. Door will jam and make a lo... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | Rearview camera not available and car is operational when car is processing an over the air update. |
| Oct 14, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Both horns went bad on my vehicle that is less than 2 years old. Dealership said ours is the 5th veh... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | ENGINE | I am submitting this complaint regarding my Kia Carnival. The vehicle has a recurring and dangerous ... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2024 Kia Carnival. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24... |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | My child’s seat buckles are still not locking into place. I’ve contacted Nuna and their response was... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Was driving through a roundabout, at slow speed, and heard a very loud pop, then I felt something po... |
| Jun 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Purchased a 2024 Kia Carnival on Monday, June 2 from a dealership. On Friday, June 6, the battery w... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A/C system on my 2024 Kia Carnival failed twice within weeks. First at 60,100 miles, repaired at dea... |
| Jun 2, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We have a 2024 kia carnival lx trim. The power sliding door pose a serious safety risk. My [XXX] da... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sliding doors do not have a safety feature to open back up if a person is still in the way. My [XXX]... |
| Apr 9, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The passenger automatic sliding door closed on my arm and required a lot of effort to push it back o... |