2025 Kia Carnival problems and complaints
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia Carnival. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (82), Unknown Or Other (19), Engine (15).
Key takeaways
- 124 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 82 | 66% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 15% |
| Engine | 15 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4% |
| Power Train | 5 | 4% |
| Seats | 4 | 3% |
| Structure | 4 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 2% |
| Fuel System | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Carnival PV FWD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Tires - filed 2026-09-11
On August 31, 2026, while traveling eastbound on I-14/US-190 in Killeen, Texas toward Temple, an original factory-installed Continental CrossContact RX 235/55 R19 101H tire on a 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid suffered a major failure at approximately 28,975 vehicle miles. A toddler was a passenger in the vehicle. Prior to t...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-09-11
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact's minor children were unable to ride in the vehicle due to the odor. Several dealers were contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to th...
Equipment - filed 2026-08-25
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival with an external Harmar Swing Away Lift, Model Number: AL100, with a mobility scooter attached. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, after driving for two hours on [XXX] approaching Grand Rapids, Michigan, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle...
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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.