Worst 2024 Kia Carnival Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 Kia Carnival.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 20 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 7 | 1 | — | 7,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | — | — | 500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 | — | — | 500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2024 Kia Carnival
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~202,098 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.
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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