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2024 Kia Carnival — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

2
Open Recalls
62
Owner Complaints
9
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
56
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
Accelerating +277%
Complaint Trend
49 last 24mo vs 13 prior

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2024 Kia Carnival Safety Recalls (2)

24V02500018/01/2024
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

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

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.

26V23200010/04/2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2024 Kia Carnival

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
SEATS
5
STRUCTURE
5
ENGINE
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
STEERING
2

Based on 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

2
Crash-Involved Complaints
9
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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