Kia Carnival recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 418 owner complaints for the Kia Carnival (model years 2022–2026). The most reported problem area is electrical system (138 complaints), followed by structure (59 complaints). The 2022 model year has the most recalls (6).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2022 (136), 2025 (126) and 2024 (75). Among model years at least two years old, the 2023 has the fewest complaints on file (52).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Carnival model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 138 | 5 of 5 | |
| Structure | 59 | 5 of 5 | |
| Engine | 45 | 5 of 5 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 32 | 5 of 5 | |
| Power train | 18 | 4 of 5 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V232000 | Apr 10, 2026 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2022–2026 | 141,032 |
| 26V046000 | Jan 26, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2026 | 42,677 |
| 24V025000 | Jan 18, 2024 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2022–2024 | 101,049 |
| 23V236000 | Mar 31, 2023 | Structure: body, door | 2022–2023 | 51,568 |
| 23V179000 | Mar 17, 2023 | Trailer hitches | 2022–2023 | 3,555 |
| 21V908000 | Nov 19, 2021 | Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator | 2022 | 2,956 |
| 21V277000 | Apr 21, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail | 2022 | 2,744 |
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 10 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 63 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.