2024 KIA Carnival Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Carnival years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 KIA Carnival. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Carnival model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (26 complaints, 35%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 12 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 75owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 KIA Carnival problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 26 | 35% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 17 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 11% | 25,910 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 9% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 8% | 500 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 8% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 35,815 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 KIA Carnival recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Risk: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complaint Vehicle: 2024 Kia Carnival Mileage at Failure: Approximately 74,000 miles Incident Date: [XXX] I am filing this complaint regarding a significant safety-related failure involving the power sliding door on my 2024 Kia Carnival. On [XXX], the driver side passenger power…
On XXX, the passenger-side power sliding door of my 2024 Kia Carnival EX closed on my [XXX] childâs torso/chest while she was exiting the vehicle and did not stop or reverse before trapping her. I had walked toward the house and reached the garage when I heard an extremely loud scream of pain. I…
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently and experienced a loss of motive power, with reduced power. Several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or…
My 2024 Kia Carnival smells strongly like gasoline after about 15â20 minutes of driving. The smell gets worse at idle, worse the longer I drive, and seems even stronger with the A/C on. Two dealerships in Las Vegas have told me this is ânormal.â Meanwhile, I canât park it in my garage…
I was cleaning my van and my 2 year old daughter closed the opposite door and the sensors did not stop the door and she got her fingers smashed into the door and potentially broke her fingers, took her to the ER and we are to repeat X-rays in 7 to 10 days.
Other KIA Carnival years
← 2023 Carnival · 2025 Carnival →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Carnival | 28 | 2 |
| 2025 Carnival | 126 | 1 |
| 2024 | 75 | 2 |
| 2023 Carnival | 51 | 4 |
| 2022 Carnival | 136 | 6 |
See all KIA Carnival problems by year, every KIA model, or the KIA VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 KIA Carnival?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 KIA Carnival?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 KIA Carnival a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Carnival model years, the 2024 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.