2023 Kia Carnival problems and complaints
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Carnival. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (22), Structure (12), Electrical System (6).
Key takeaways
- 53 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 42% |
| Structure | 12 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 11% |
| Engine | 5 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 2 | 4% |
| Gasoline | 2 | 4% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Carnival MV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-11-03
On August 4, 2026, I was involved in an accident while driving my 2023 Kia Carnival SX Prestige. During the incident, the brakes felt as though they had locked or frozen. When I attempted to slow down, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated instead of stopping, resulting in a collision. 1. Component Failure: UNKNOWN. I ...
Seat Belts - filed 2026-10-18
The seatbelt anchor for the second row seat immediately behind the driver's seat failed to latch properly sometimes and it would take several attempts to get it latched properly. The safety of me and others was put at risk because I could have been ejected in a crash or moved forward into the drivers seat, causing seri...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-23
Fuel door actuator is electrically tied to cabin door locks with no manual release and frequently fails to open after repeatedly cycling cabin door locks. Issue is not due to bad batteries or other vehicle related electrical faults. Manufacturer has confirmed defect is present in all Kia models from 2020 until now with...
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More for the 2023 Kia Carnival
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.