Kia Carnival recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
7 recalls found for the Kia Carnival in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 408 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kia Carnival | 2 | 26 |
| 2025 Kia Carnival | 1 | 125 |
| 2024 Kia Carnival | 2 | 73 |
| 2023 Kia Carnival | 4 | 50 |
| 2022 Kia Carnival | 6 | 134 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Kia Carnival recalls
- Apr 10, 202626V232000Fuel system, gasoline141,032 vehicles2022-2026 Kia Carnival
Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
- Jan 26, 202626V046000Electrical system42,677 vehiclesKia Sorento, Sorento Hybrid and 9 more models
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
- Jan 18, 202424V025000Structure101,049 vehiclesKia Carnival and Sportage
The roof molding may loosen and detach.
- Mar 31, 202323V236000Structure51,568 vehicles2022-2023 Kia Carnival
The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.
- Mar 17, 202323V179000Trailer hitches3,555 vehicles2022-2023 Kia Carnival
Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Park outside until repaired
- Nov 19, 202121V908000Latches/locks/linkages, structure2,956 vehicles2022 Kia Carnival
The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the passenger-side sliding door from securely latching.
- Apr 21, 202121V277000Fuel system, gasoline2,744 vehicles2022 Kia Carnival
The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.