Model year
2024 Kia Carnival
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 75 complaints for the 2024 Kia Carnival (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (26), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (17), ENGINE (8). NHTSA rated the PV Later Release FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2022 136 complaints
- 2023 52 complaints
- 2024 75 complaints
- 2025 126 complaints
- 2026 28 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V232000 · Apr 10, 2026
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.
24V025000 · Jan 18, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Complaints
75 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 12, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.14 | NHTSA photo |
| PV Later Release FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.14 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival · 3.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2024 Kia Carnival at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.