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2024 Kia Carnival

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 7 of 73 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports0 fire reports10 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

25 reports
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Mileage unknown · May 23, 2024
Unknown Or Other

I was driving down the interstate and the front sunroof shattered while the vehicle was in operation. We were not passing under an overpass and there was not car ahead of us to kick up debris to cause an impact on the sunroof.

NHTSA ODI #11590359

Mileage unknown · Jan 8, 2024
Unknown Or OtherWheels

I hit a piece of 4X4 in the road that fell off of the vehicle in front of me. In doing so, I thought I busted my front driver’s side tire, but later found out at the dealership that my rim is completely split. I'm baffled at the fact that the wheel failed as severely as it did, so were the technicians who witnessed the damage. I…

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I hit a piece of 4X4 in the road that fell off of the vehicle in front of me. In doing so, I thought I busted my front driver’s side tire, but later found out at the dealership that my rim is completely split. I'm baffled at the fact that the wheel failed as severely as it did, so were the technicians who witnessed the damage. I was driving 50mph when it happened & I'm worried about major safety issues & the integrity of the other wheels. I was told by the service advisor that a new wheel could be ordered for $1,100.00 however, the delivery is backdated with no delivery date in sight. I'm currently driving on a spare tire that is only good for driving 50 miles. I drive approximately 68 miles per day to get my children to & from school & to & from work & I have been driving on this spare tire since the incident occurred. I feel this is a safety hazard to not only myself & my family, but other drivers on the road. I am concerned that other Carnival drivers could hit a pot hole or speed bump just right & have the same thing happen to them or cause them to lose control of the vehicle. **I would like to upload a photo but that feature does not appear to be working from the button below, please contact me if you wish to have the photo.**

NHTSA ODI #11564122

Mileage unknown · Nov 30, 2023
Unknown Or Other

After driving a short period of time the metal rail tracks that allow 2nd row seats to slide are extremely HOT to touch on the inside of the car. Very dangerous could cause a fire if I had a blanket on the ground or a piece of paper. Also hot enough to burn my childs feet if she steps on them getting in and out of car.

NHTSA ODI #11557783

Mileage unknown · Sep 14, 2023
Electrical SystemSteeringUnknown Or Other

Hello, this is my second report file on your team. The first filed is sept 8 2023, its all about my steering column issues, ill already talk with kia customer care unit, they said its still working on, i talk also with my dealership service center, they said its still waiting for the back orders, its almost a month this vehicle…

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Hello, this is my second report file on your team. The first filed is sept 8 2023, its all about my steering column issues, ill already talk with kia customer care unit, they said its still working on, i talk also with my dealership service center, they said its still waiting for the back orders, its almost a month this vehicles is still have leakage, its unsafe because this is a part of steering wheel, if the seal are stock inside, then when i running my vehicles around 65mph in a highway then ill have my 2 kids at the back then accident may do happen, its a big problem for us, i think i reported this vehicles since 2600 miles then now its already 3k plus miles already. The dealer doesnt give me a loaner because they said theres no available! I have only one vehicles we have, please please, this is consider a safety issues, i called how many times your agencies about this but they dont understand my concerned. They said they base on recalls? A lot of kia carnival same like my issue, one of my friend suggest to call you or have a file a report on your agencies so you can help to push the dealer or manufacturer to solved this issue, im hoping that you can help me guys to solve this issue. Im so thankful because i have till now safe my family while driving. I put a file attached. Please guys help me for this concerned! I reported this leakage since 21 of august 2023 to the dealership then scheduled me around 28 of august 2023. Then they said wait for 10 days, till now theres no updated about this,. And they are not concerned about this issue,. I hope this concerned will be highly favorable,. And focus for our goal to help concerned citizen of the united states. God bless america! Regards, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI #11544503

Mileage unknown · Aug 12, 2023
Unknown Or Other

Hi I just purchased this Veichle yesterday from the KIA dealer “ https://www.almkiasouth.com/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=gmb&utm_campaign=local“ This morning I was just looking at the setup and the car was in idle. My little son who was in barefoot screamed when the accidentally touch the under the seat me tail rails. I’ve…

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Hi I just purchased this Veichle yesterday from the KIA dealer “ https://www.almkiasouth.com/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=gmb&utm_campaign=local“ This morning I was just looking at the setup and the car was in idle. My little son who was in barefoot screamed when the accidentally touch the under the seat me tail rails. I’ve informed the dealership about this today 8/12/2023. When I searched in Internet I found the below blog. This is strange how Kia has still not fixed this danger safety issue? I’m sure this is not easy to notice unless someone with barefoot tries to touch the rails. Please take this to Kia seriously and have a recall open. This is really danger. When I touched and checked every where the rails were hot under the middle sit not the far side ones. Like someone mentioned in the blog possibly the rails are just above the exhaust and no proper sealing is there otherwise why the middle rails will be hot and not the side ones? https://www.carnivalforums.com/threads/floor-rails-getting-hot-while-idling.690/

NHTSA ODI #11538113

Official recalls

2

26V232000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Apr 10, 2026

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.

24V025000 · Structure:body:roof And Pillars

Jan 18, 2024

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

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.