Worst 2025 Kia Carnival Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Kia Carnival.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 74 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Kia Carnival. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2025 Kia Carnival
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~141,032 vehicles.
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.
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2025 Kia Carnival — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Kia Carnival reliable?
What are common problems with the 2025 Kia Carnival?
How safe is the 2025 Kia Carnival?
Does the 2025 Kia Carnival have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2025 Kia Carnival?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Carnival reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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