Kia Sedona vs Kia Carnival: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Kia Sedona has 23 recalls and 2,417 owner complaints; the Kia Carnival has 7 recalls and 426 complaints. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
At a glance
| Kia Sedona | Kia Carnival | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 23 | 7 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 0 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 2,417 | 426 |
| Crashes reported | 120 | 11 |
| Fires reported | 128 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 157 | 63 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Electrical System |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Kia SedonaKia Carnival
Every model year
Kia Sedona: top problems
Engine529
Electrical System481
Service Brakes304
Air Bags239
Structure230
Suspension188
Kia Carnival: top problems
Electrical System142
Unknown or other119
Structure60
Engine48
Fuel System38
Visibility24
Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Check your VIN →Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Questions
Which has more problems, the Kia Sedona or the Kia Carnival?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 2,417 complaints about the Kia Sedona and 426 about the Kia Carnival with NHTSA, so the Kia Carnival has fewer. These are raw counts: the model that sold more will usually have more complaints, so compare individual model years too.
Which has more recalls, the Kia Sedona or the Kia Carnival?
NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for the Kia Sedona and 7 for the Kia Carnival since model year 2000.

