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Year · Make · Model

2023 KIA Carnival

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

4
Open recalls
44
NHTSA complaints
0
Defect investigations
57
Service bulletins

NCAP safety

Overall
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Frontal
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Side
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Rollover
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Consumer complaints

44 filed
1
Crashes
0
Fires
7
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Unknown OR Other
    20
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
    10
  • Electrical System
    6
  • Engine
    4
  • Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
    2
  • Forward Collision AVOIDANCE: Warnings
    1
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
    1
  • Fuel SYSTEM, Gasoline
    1

Recalls

4 campaigns
26V232000·FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS2026-04-10

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.

RiskA fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

FixDealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.

24V025000·STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS2024-01-18

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

RiskA detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixDealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.

23V236000·STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR 2023-03-31

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.

RiskA power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

FixDealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC266.

23V179000·TRAILER HITCHES2023-03-17

Park outside

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

RiskA fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

FixOwners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC265.

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