Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2025 Kia Carnival has 1 recall, 122 complaints.
1
Recalls
122
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 4, 2026
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: 2025 Kia Carnival PV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | EQUIPMENT | The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival with an external Harmar Swing Away Lift, Model Number: AL100, w... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed ... |
| Aug 1, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel evap canister leak was suspected due to very strong gas smell inside vehicle. Dealership had to... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while parked in a bank drive-thru, the... |
| Jun 16, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle's passenger cabin continually has a strong odor smell after longer drives or after the v... |
| Jun 11, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | We purchased this vehicle toward the end of 2024. Within the first 10 months, there were two major ... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear sliding door on the driver's side was not locking. I took it to the dealership and they hav... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | CHILD SEAT | The contact owns a Chico Car Seat, Model Type: Fit 360, Model Number: 08087216240070, Manufactured D... |
| May 26, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | For the third time the 2025 KIA Carnival Prestige I own lost power while driving on the interstate! ... |
| May 19, 2026 | SEATS | The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival. the driver seat automatically pushed on the rear passenger dr... |
| May 13, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival. The contact received the recall letter for NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| May 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Passenger sliding door failed to detect my son and closed completely on his arm. The doors will pus... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | ENGINE | Carnival was working fine then, without warning, I was unable to accelerate. Had entered highway and... |
| Apr 26, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | We have been having persistent safety issues with this vehicle. The issues have ranged from unsecur... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Kia has a recall (Campaign SC 368) on a fuel pipe that may be defective causing a gas leak leading t... |
| Apr 18, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was on the on-ramp getting on the highway and whenever I started to increase speed and try to get ... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | The component of the vehicle that malfunction was the front passenger seat. The driver came to a sto... |
| Apr 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am writing concerning the Driver Attention Warning system and how it seems to be way too sensitive... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | The harness straps on the seat have begun to loosen while my child is riding in the seat. You do not... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE | I am submitting a safety complaint regarding the driver monitoring/driver assistance system in the 2... |