Recalls ·2024 Kia Carnival

2024 Kia Carnival recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Kia Carnival; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Owners filed 73 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2024 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints73

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Recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline — Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCampaign 26V232000 · 10 Apr 2026

Problem: 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: 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.

Structure — Roof and pillarsCampaign 24V025000 · 18 Jan 2024

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

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other14 · 35%
Electrical system10 · 25%
Engine7 · 18%
Fuel/propulsion system6 · 15%
Structure2 · 5%
Service brakes2 · 5%
Power train2 · 5%
Seats1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

20241
202516
202623

From owner complaints

On 11/12, my 2024 Kia Carnival was parked as my children were getting settled in the vehicle. My son lifted the second-row passenger seat on the passenger side using the handle provided to access the third row. As he did so, the seatback suddenly collapsed forward with unexpected speed and force and locked in the…

Seats · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal gas odor would emit through the vehicle's ventilation system. The contact notified a local dealer, and an appointment was made to have the vehicle serviced. The vehicle was inspected, and the contact was informed…

Engine and engine cooling · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Both horns went bad on my vehicle that is less than 2 years old. Dealership said ours is the 5th vehicle they have seen this week with the same issue. They have been unable to determine a cause.

Unknown or other · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Rearview camera not available and car is operational when car is processing an over the air update.

Back over prevention · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20226
20234
20242
20251
20262
20270

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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