2024 Kia Carnival
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
- 74
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 74 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 136 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 74 |
| 2025 | 125 |
| 2026 | 30 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
23% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Incident description: While driving, the vehicleâs dashboard illuminated all warning lights (ABS, traction control, battery, check engine, forward safety system) and the engine revved to approximately 8,000 RPM with unintended rapid acceleration.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Steering
9% · 7 reportsEngine
9% · 7 reportsSeats
9% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing power adjust.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed with a manual and an automatic control system that allowed the seats the move forward.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-06
Fuel/propulsion system
8% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
This specific van has 2 open recalls already: 1 on a rear seat issue and 1 on a fuel pipe issue which is why i submitted to KIA dealer in the first place after smelling gas inside the cabin of my car while driving for 3 days until the dealer opened.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-03-15Structure24V025000 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.
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2026-06-02Fuel system, gasoline26V232000 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 were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Kia Carnival — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V025000 · Structure
- Recall 26V232000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2024 Kia Carnival 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 2024 Kia Carnival?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Carnival have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.