KnownCarProblems2025 Kia Carnival Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 126 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia Carnival, most often about the electrical (67% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Carnival model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2025 Kia Carnival problems
Electrical
84 complaints · 67%The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival. The contactâs daughter stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the battery solenoid needed to be…
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while parked in a bank drive-thru, the contact's son mentioned that his seat belt was stuck. The contact parked the vehicle in a parking spot and attempted to remove the seat belt; however, the seat belt retracted tightly around his abdomen as the lower…
Other or unspecified
20 complaints · 16%Engine
15 complaints · 12%Fuel system
10 complaints · 8%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…
Driver assistance
5 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, assist, blind spot detection.
Lights
5 complaints · 4%Transmission
5 complaints · 4%Seats
4 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: mid/rear assembly.
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival. The driver seat automatically pushed on the rear passenger driver side seat that had a minor occupant in a child seat. The seat was able to move forward with the seat adjustment buttons. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The…
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 recalls
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Carnival?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (84 complaints); other or unspecified (20 complaints); engine (15 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Carnival have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 10, 2026 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the Kia Carnival?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Carnival model year since 2000, with 126 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.