2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 69
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
None on file
None on file
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
2025: 69 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 |
| 2026 | 25 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Vehicle speed control
41% · 28 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On five separate occasions, while turning onto a high-speed roadway and attempting to accelerate to the flow of traffic, the vehicle suddenly lost the ability to accelerate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Electrical system
35% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
Show complaint excerpts
I had two very serious incidents. July 8th: Horn just started blaring unprompted. Locking/unlocking doors, turning motor on, disconnecting battery did nothing to stop it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23
Also filed under Service brakes
Engine
30% · 21 reportsPower train
23% · 16 reportsFuel/propulsion system
16% · 11 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 28 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 24 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 21 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.