2025 Kia Carnival Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Kia Carnival, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
1
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
197
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Carnival and 197 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 107 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- ENGINE36
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER29
- POWER TRAIN21
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM19
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING5
- SEATS5
2025 Carnival Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 26V232000
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.
2025 Carnival Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSD_REMINDER2_106 | Oct 28, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | IMPORTANT REMINDER: OWNER NOTIFICATION: CARNIVAL POWER SLIDING DOOR FEATURE (KA4PSD2 FLIGHT#105) - This document is the owner notification advising Kia's ongoing commitment to p… | 11039179 |
| SA663_OTA_RELEASE_NOTES | Oct 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR BDC AND UWB (SA663) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) log… | 11038738 |
| PSD_REMINDER2_105 | Jun 19, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | IMPORTANT REMINDER: OWNER NOTIFICATION: CARNIVAL POWER SLIDING DOOR FEATURE (KA4PSD2 FLIGHT#105) - This document is the owner notification advising Kia's ongoing commitment to p… | 11034103 |
| OTA_ELE413_NOTES_R2 | Jun 18, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR DATA CONNECTIVITY (ELE413 Revision 2) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Data Connectivity Unit… | 11033980 |
| PI2602_TSB | Jun 16, 2026 | SEATS | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: 2ND ROW SEAT (LH & RH) FOLDING TENSION SPRING REPLACEMENT (PI2602) - This bulletin provides information to enhance the… | 11033919 |
| PI2602_OWNR | Jun 12, 2026 | SEATS | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (PI2602) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on certain 202… | 11033834 |
| PI2602_QA | Jun 10, 2026 | SEATS | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (PI2602) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product… | 11033835 |
| PI2602_DPSM | Jun 9, 2026 | SEATS | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (PI2602) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is co… | 11033829 |
| PI2602_DP | Jun 9, 2026 | SEATS | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (PI2602) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement C… | 11033827 |
| TSB_ELE422 | May 28, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment sy… | 11033217 |
| OTA_ELE413_NOTES_R1 | Apr 24, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR DATA CONNECTIVITY (ELE413 Revision 1) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Data Connectivity Unit… | 11031940 |
| SC363_TSB | Apr 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OIL LEVEL PLUG (OLP) INSPECTION, AND OLP GASKET AND/OR ATF FILLER BOLT REPLACEMENT OR A/T REPLACEMENT (SC363) - This bull… | 11031890 |
| SC363_OWNR_KA4 | Apr 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC363) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2025-202… | 11031885 |
| PSD_REMINDER2_104 | Apr 17, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | IMPORTANT REMINDER: OWNER NOTIFICATION (KA4PSD2) - This document is the owner notification advising Kia's ongoing commitment to providing vehicle owners with a superior ownershi… | 11031853 |
| SC363_DPSM | Apr 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC363) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is condu… | 11031856 |
| SC363_DP | Apr 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC363) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campai… | 11031855 |
| TSB_ELE417 | Apr 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparin… | 11031906 |
| SC363_QA | Apr 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC363) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary S… | 11031889 |
| TSB_ELE413 | Mar 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DCU COMMUNICATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) system software on some 2025  | 11030344 |
| PS807 | Mar 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: CCU FUSE OPEN AFTER WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT - This Pitstop provides information regarding a condition on 2022-2026MY Carnival (KA4 and KA4 HEV)… | 11029974 |
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