Worst 2023 Kia Carnival Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STRUCTURE:BODY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Kia Carnival.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 10 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 31,788 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST | 1 | — | — | 3,337 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 63,476 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 | — | — | 3,337 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2023 Kia Carnival
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~360,357 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Kia Carnival Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Carnival reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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