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2025 Kia Carnival

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
0
of 5 stars
Recalls
1
on record
MPG
21
combined

Open recalls on record

1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2025 Kia Carnival

1 recall
119 complaints
21 MPG combined
0

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
119
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

1 Recall on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.

  • 26V232000high

    Fuel system issue

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    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.

Consumer complaints

119 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

119
Total
0
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ELECTRICAL69
  • ENGINE16
  • OTHER14
  • FUEL SYSTEM5
  • SEAT BELTS4

Notable Issues

119 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 5 reports involve injuries.

Most reported problems

electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)69
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)16
miscellaneous issues14

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Minivan - 2WD
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (S8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

18

City

26

Hwy

21

Comb

Annual cost
$2,850
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Common problems

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360 owner complaints analysed

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V232000

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.