Recalls ·2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid

2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Owners filed 40 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2025 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints40

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Recalls (1)

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.

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.

Electrical system17 · 42%
Unknown or other9 · 22%
Engine7 · 18%
Fuel/propulsion system6 · 15%
Fuel system2 · 5%
Gasoline2 · 5%
Vehicle speed control2 · 5%
Seats2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20254
202636

From owner complaints

The component that has failed are both Rear Entertainment System (RES). The vehicle is at the dealership and they are unable to determine the cause hence the vehicle is at the dealership for an additional day. There were no warning lamps, messages or other systems of the problem prior to the failure. The failure…

Unknown or other · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The 12-volt battery fully discharges and leaves the vehicle inoperable ONLY when parked in my attached townhouse garage (overnight or 1–3 days). The vehicle starts and runs normally when parked elsewhere (work, airport, etc.) for the same duration. Symptoms: No warning lights prior to failure Dashboard completely…

Electrical system · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I was driving to work and heard a loud noise, then the sound of glass shattering. I pulled over and looked at all my windows and didnt see anything. I continuted driving and i could hear air coming from above, while at a redlight i started opening the sunroof cover and saw glass. I immediately closed it and returned…

Unknown or other · Apr 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I live in Alabama. Temperature here is 34 degrees so far in the morning. My check engine light is on. I have taken it in and had diagnostics and they can't find a code or code history. My heat and AC do not work properly if the ambient temperature on the cluster doesn't show up or is not correct. 72 degrees when it's…

Electrical system · Mar 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20250
20261
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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