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2024 Kia Carnival

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
75
Received Jun 2023 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
2
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
1
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Heated seat overheats and burns occupants8 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Seat belt fails to latch or retract5 complaints · 6.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Glass shatters or cracks without impact5 complaints · 6.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #26V232000Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
  • Recall #24V025000Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
View recall details

BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 2 crashes, 0 fires, 12 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.

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Showing all 7 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

Brakes

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2024 Kia Carnival
6
Show as a table
MonthComplaints
June 20232
July 20231
August 20232
September 20232
October 20231
November 20231
December 20231
January 20242
February 20240
March 20240
April 20241
May 20244
June 20243
July 20243
August 20246
September 20243
October 20242
November 20240
December 20240
January 20250
February 20250
March 20252
April 20252
May 20250
June 20252
July 20254
August 20250
September 20252
October 20252
November 20251
December 20251
January 20263
February 20261
March 20263
April 20265
May 20261
June 20260
July 20263
August 20263
September 20265
October 20261
Total75

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Heated seat overheats and burns occupants811%–
Seat belt fails to latch or retract56.7%4.5×
Glass shatters or cracks without impact56.7%–
Rear door latch fails to open or close56.7%8.7×
Horn fails with airbag warning light56.7%31.4×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2026
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.5%
Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline45.3%8×NHTSA recall #26V232000
Engine stalls and loses power while driving34.0%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #26V232000April 10, 2026141,032 vehicles affected

    fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    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.

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #24V025000January 18, 2024101,049 vehicles affected

    structure: body: roof and pillars

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

    A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2024 Kia Carnival.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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