2025 KIA Carnival Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Carnival years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 KIA Carnival. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Carnival model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (84 complaints, 67%), typically at around 34,967 miles. Complaints mention 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 126owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 84 | 67% | 34,967 | “battery drain” (18%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 20 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 15 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 3% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 600 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 KIA Carnival recalls (1)
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.
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.
The battery is draining due to external things but itâs not attached to anything and now all screens in the car flash on and off and go black including speedometer
"UPDATE TO EXISTING COMPLAINT NHTSA ID 11747231 LCD CENTER DISPLAY / BACKUP CAMERA FAILURE UPDATE TO NHTSA COMPLAINT ID 11747231 I am submitting an update regarding the same unresolved safety defect reported in NHTSA Complaint ID 11747231 involving my 2025 Kia Carnival SX. Mileage when the problem…
On August 31, 2026, while traveling eastbound on I-14/US-190 in Killeen, Texas toward Temple, an original factory-installed Continental CrossContact RX 235/55 R19 101H tire on a 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid suffered a major failure at approximately 28,975 vehicle miles. A toddler was a passenger in the…
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact's minor children were unable to ride in the vehicle due to the odor. Several dealers were contacted and made aware of the failure. The…
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival with an external Harmar Swing Away Lift, Model Number: AL100, with a mobility scooter attached. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, after driving for two hours on [XXX] approaching Grand Rapids, Michigan, there was an abnormal sound…
Other KIA Carnival years
← 2024 Carnival · 2026 Carnival →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Carnival | 28 | 2 |
| 2025 | 126 | 1 |
| 2024 Carnival | 75 | 2 |
| 2023 Carnival | 51 | 4 |
| 2022 Carnival | 136 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 KIA Carnival?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 84 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 KIA Carnival?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 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 2025 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.