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recalls
The Kia Carnival has 7 recalls covering 345,581 vehicles as reported; model year 2022 is covered by the most (6). The 2024 Kia Carnival earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 128 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2022: 6
Units affected
346K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2024
Complaints, 12 mo
128
+62.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
4 rated versions, model years 2024 to 2026
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk | |
| 2025 | PV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk | |
| 2024 | PV EARLY RELEASE · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk | |
| 2024 | PV LATER RELEASE · FWD | 14.0% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Kia Carnival, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
128 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system137
- Unknown or other114
- Structure59
- Engine45
- Fuel/propulsion system31
- Power train19
- Visibility/wiper17
- Complaints
- 414
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 62
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Kia Carnival by component
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 144K units
- Structure2 · 153K units
- Electrical system1 · 43K units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 2,956 units
- Trailer hitches1 · 3,555 units
Kia Carnival recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | KIA Carnival (2022-2026): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 26V232000 | Fire | 141,032 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | KIA Carnival, Carnival Hybrid, EV9, K4 and 7 more (2025-2026): Electrical systemNo. 26V046000 | Crash risk | 42,677 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | KIA Carnival, Sportage (2022-2024): StructureNo. 24V025000 | Crash risk | 101,049 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | KIA Carnival (2022-2023): StructureNo. 23V236000 | Injury | 51,568 |
| Mar 17, 2023 | KIA Carnival (2022-2023): Trailer hitchesNo. 23V179000Park outside | Fire | 3,555 |
| Nov 19, 2021 | KIA Carnival (2022): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 21V908000 | Injury | 2,956 |
| Apr 21, 2021 | KIA Carnival (2022): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 21V277000 | Fire | 2,744 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Kia Carnival recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2026 Kia Carnival. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Kia Carnival have?
7 recalls cover the Kia Carnival, for 345,581 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2024 Kia Carnival?
5 of 5 stars overall (PV LATER RELEASE): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 14.0% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Kia Carnival?
Electrical system: named in 137 of the 414 safety complaints about the Kia Carnival, then unknown or other (114). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.