Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2025 Kia Carnival has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The vehicle (2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid) has suffered from a systemic parasitic 12V battery drain sinc... |
| Jul 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle Malfunction Report What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While I was driving on a highway, my vehicles "check engine" and "batter" lights were illuminated an... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The car doesn't start after overnight, or after a period of no usage for a certain time. Push button... |
| Nov 3, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I'm getting an alert in the car app that says low battery and will not perform any lock/unlock/start... |