This page covers 2 recalls, 63 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Kia Carnival.
22 mpg combined
10.7 L/100km
Minivan - 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2024 Kia Carnival cluster most heavily around electrical and structural issues. On the electrical side, owners report vehicles losing power or dying unexpectedly while driving, with some describing the problem as recurring across multiple incidents in a short period. A handful of owners also report a persistent fuel smell in the cabin that proves difficult to diagnose or reproduce at the dealership. Structural complaints center on the power sliding doors, with multiple owners describing the doors closing or activating unexpectedly, in some cases trapping occupants between the panels. Seat-related complaints round out the top reported systems, though those reports are spread across a few different concerns rather than a single tight pattern. The sliding door activation issue, doors responding to unintended contact with the interior buttons, shows up across several reports with enough consistency to be worth noting.
63
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
9
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Kia Carnival has 2 recalls, the more serious being a fuel leak at the connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail, which raises the risk of a fire.
The other recall involves the roof molding, which can loosen and detach while driving, creating a road hazard for other vehicles.
At a glance
What can fail
The connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail may loosen or fail, allowing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the connection, tighten it, or replace the fuel pipe if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The roof molding can loosen and detach from the vehicle roof.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
