Kia Carnival recalls

3 recalls across 3 model years. The 2024 Carnival has the most, with 2 recalls and 75 complaints.

Kia Carnival recalls by model year

Model yearRecallsComplaintsOverall safety rating
2026 Carnival255★★★★★
2025 Carnival1197Not rated
2024 Carnival275★★★★★

Recalls per year

20242
20251
20262

Most common Kia Carnival problems

Based on 327 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for all model years.

Electrical System147
Unknown or Other74
Engine51
Vehicle Speed Control42
Power Train35
Fuel/Propulsion System31
Structure16
Seats14

Latest Kia Carnival recalls

Electrical System recall

26V-046
January 27, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · 2026 Kia Carnival, 2026 Kia EV9, 2026 Kia Sorento, 2026 Kia Sportage +3 more

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."