Kia Carnival Hybrid recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 95 owner complaints for the Kia Carnival Hybrid (model years 2025–2026). The most reported problem area is electrical system (37 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (33 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2025 (70) and 2026 (25).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Carnival Hybrid model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 37 | 2 of 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 33 | 2 of 2 | |
| Engine | 27 | 2 of 2 | |
| Power train | 25 | 2 of 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 2 of 2 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V046000 | Jan 26, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2026 | 42,677 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 3 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 10 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.