Model year 2025 · first-year watch
2025 Kia Carnival, day 778
- 122complaints since Jul 23, 2024
- 1recalls
- 0involved a crash
- 4,200median miles at failure
Newest report Aug 25, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
Changed since July
- 3 new complaints in August, mostly about fuel and propulsion, electrical and equipment.
- Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
- 18th most complaints of the 35 2025 models on this site.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Electrical82
- Other19
- Engine15
- Fuel and propulsion8
- Collision avoidance5
- Exterior Lighting5
- Transmission and drivetrain5
- Seats5
Problems so far
- Battery dies or the car will not start 61 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 10 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 7 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 7 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 7 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 6 reports
Recent reports
“My bran new 2025 with 3,000 miles has a completely dead battery. The Kia roadside assistance person was unable to jump start it.”
Filed Aug 16, 2024
“I have a dead brand new car after not driving it for 3 days. And, the dealer is unable to tell me how to get into it because the key fob does not have a physical key in it. This appears to be a slow battery draining issue that is being reported heavily online it appears on Reddit, Facebook and multiple forums related to the 2025 Kia Carnival EX and SXP.”
Filed Aug 5, 2024
“Parasitic battery drain. Battery dead at 244 miles when left in garage for two nights with no explanation of drain.”
Filed Aug 5, 2024
“Battery died within 2 days on purchasing vehicle. Took to the the dealer and they replaced the battery but said to keep key fob away 32 ft at night. I carry around a portable charger with me since so many other people are having this issue if not worse.”
Filed Aug 2, 2024
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Dark bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.