2025 Kia Carnival recalls and problems

The 2025 Kia Carnival has 1 recall and 128 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2025 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 5 Carnival model years — 2nd most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls

128complaints

0crashes

0fires

5injuries

20,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Apr 10, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V232000 · 141,032 vehicles

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System85

Unknown or other21

Engine15

Vehicle Speed Control4

Forward Collision Avoidance3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2025 vs. other Kia Carnival years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Kia Carnival have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2025 Kia Carnival, the latest from Apr 10, 2026 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Carnival?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (85), unknown or other (21), engine (15). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.