2024 Kia Carnival problems and complaints
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia Carnival. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (25), Electrical System (16), Engine (8).
Key takeaways
- 73 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 25 | 34% |
| Electrical System | 16 | 22% |
| Engine | 8 | 11% |
| Steering | 7 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 8% |
| Seats | 6 | 8% |
| Structure | 6 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kia Carnival PV Later Release FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2024 Kia Carnival PV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-15
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently and experienced a loss of motive power, with reduced power. Several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the warni...
Unknown Or Other,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-10
My 2024 Kia Carnival smells strongly like gasoline after about 15–20 minutes of driving. The smell gets worse at idle, worse the longer I drive, and seems even stronger with the A/C on. Two dealerships in Las Vegas have told me this is “normal.” Meanwhile, I can’t park it in my garage because the smell fills my house...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-07
I was cleaning my van and my 2 year old daughter closed the opposite door and the sensors did not stop the door and she got her fingers smashed into the door and potentially broke her fingers, took her to the ER and we are to repeat X-rays in 7 to 10 days.
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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.