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2025 Kia CarnivalProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 128 owner complaints about the 2025 Kia Carnival, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Kia Carnival has problems
128 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
85Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
15Engine
8Fuel/propulsion system
5Exterior lighting
5Power train
4Vehicle speed control
4Structure
4Seats
3Forward collision avoidance
1711 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 85 | 1 |
| Engine | 15 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Seats | 4 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 17 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 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.
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
2025 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Kia Carnival safety ratings
2025 Kia Carnival PV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Carnival owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
"UPDATE TO EXISTING COMPLAINT NHTSA ID 11747231 LCD CENTER DISPLAY / BACKUP CAMERA FAILURE UPDATE TO NHTSA COMPLAINT ID 11747231 I am submitting an update regarding the same unresolved safety defect reported in NHTSA Complaint ID 11747231 involving my 2025 Kia Carnival SX. Mileage when the problem…
The battery is draining due to external things but it’s not attached to anything and now all screens in the car flash on and off and go black including speedometer
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle shut off. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and driven back to the residence. The following day, the vehicle shut off again…
Own a 2025 Carnival?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.