2023 Kia Carnival problems, recalls & reliability

Most-reported problem areas

What owners of similar 2023 Kia Carnival vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.

• UNKNOWN OR OTHER15 reports
• STRUCTURE10 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2 reports
• ENGINE2 reports
• SEAT BELTS2 reports
• Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness2 reports
• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1 reports
• SERVICE BRAKES1 reports
• STEERING1 reports
• STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE1 reports

Recalls (4)

• TRAILER HITCHES23V179000

  Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

• STRUCTURE23V236000

  Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.

• STRUCTURE24V025000

  Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE26V232000

  Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

Crash-test ratings

NHTSA hasn't crash-tested this model. That's common for low-volume and performance vehicles — it isn't a safety red flag on its own.