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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid, most often about the speed control (40% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Carnival Hybrid model year since 2000.

Complaints68
Recalls0
Crashes reported3
Fires reported1
Injuries reported9

Most common 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid problems

  1. Speed control

    27 complaints · 40%

    The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating while depressing the accelerator pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was able to duplicate the failure; however, the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 3,000 miles

  2. Electrical

    24 complaints · 35%

    Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.

  3. Engine

    21 complaints · 31%

  4. Transmission

    15 complaints · 22%

    The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating while depressing the accelerator pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was able to duplicate the failure; however, the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 3,000 miles

  5. Fuel system

    10 complaints · 15%

  6. Other or unspecified

    8 complaints · 12%

  7. Brakes

    4 complaints · 6%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid?
By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (27 complaints); electrical (24 complaints); engine (21 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2025 a bad year for the Kia Carnival Hybrid?
It is the most complained-about Carnival Hybrid model year since 2000, with 68 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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