repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NewRisk. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
2023 Kia CarnivalProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 2023 Kia Carnival, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-025 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Kia Carnival has problems
54 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Structure5 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine
3Seat belts
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Steering
2Chest clip, buckle, harness
2Forward collision avoidance
2Fuel system, gasoline
117 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 12 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Chest clip, buckle, harness | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 11 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2023 Kia Carnival recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Body: door
Risk. A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Trailer hitches
Park outsideRisk. A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Carnival year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Carnival median. How we score
'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Kia Carnival safety ratings
2023 Kia Carnival MV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Carnival owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the driver’s side roof molding ejected from the vehicle. The contact immediately stopped the vehicle but was unable to locate the molding. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The…
Passenger side sliding door periodically gets stuck trying to open or close. My 3 year olds finger got stuck in the closed position of the sliding door and we could not get the door open immediately because of the faulty door periodically getting stuck.
The power sliding door does not reverse when an object is in its path. The door closed on my sons body. He was okay we were able to pull the handle to make it open again but it did not stop on its own. Another instance the door did not stop closing when a toy went into the door. The door just…
Own a 2023 Carnival?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.