This page covers 1 recall, 157 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Kia Carnival.
21–33 mpg combined
7.1–11.2 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. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Electrical system complaints dominate what 2025 Carnival owners report, and the most specific pattern involves the power sliding doors failing to detect obstructions, multiple owners describe the doors closing on passengers, including children, without reversing. A secondary electrical theme covers unexpected loss of power while driving, where the vehicle stalls or shuts down with no warning lights, sometimes requiring a tow. Engine complaints are the next most-reported area, with owners describing loud knocking or cracking noises at highway speeds, in some cases on vehicles with relatively low mileage. A smaller cluster of vehicle speed control complaints rounds out the picture. The sliding door sensor issue shows up across enough reports that it stands out as the most consistent specific symptom owners describe for this model year.
157
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
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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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 →
