Kia Carnival years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Kia Carnival years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2022 has the most complaints per year, at 33 (135 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 13 (from 51 complaints), 2024 at 24 (from 73 complaints), and 2022 at 33 (from 135 complaints). The Kia Carnival 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2022 Kia Carnival, 22 of 135 complaints name Structure.
Data as of .
2023
2024
2022
2025–26
Kia Carnival reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Kia Carnival. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 26.5 |
| 2025 → Too early | 62 | 124 | 1 | Electrical system | 27 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 24 | 73 | 2 | Electrical system | 22 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 13 | 51 | 4 | Structure | 22 |
| 2022 → Most | 33 | 135 | 6 | Structure | 22 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Minivan
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 5.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/65R17, 235/55R19 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 26V-232 covers certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles: fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail, increasing fire risk. Dealers inspect and tighten or replace the fuel pipe as needed.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kia Carnival years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 13 (from 51 complaints), 2024 at 24 (from 73 complaints), and 2022 at 33 (from 135 complaints).
Which Kia Carnival year has the most owner complaints?
2022 has the most complaints per year, at 33 (135 complaints). On the 2022 Kia Carnival, 22 of 135 complaints name Structure.
How do Kia Carnival owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Kia Carnival years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which Kia Carnival years are too early to compare?
The Kia Carnival 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Kia Carnival take?
US KA4 Carnival listings use 0W-20 (about 5.5 qt with filter).
Does recall 26V-232 cover the Kia Carnival?
It covers certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles: fuel may leak at the pipe-to-rail connection, increasing fire risk; dealers inspect and tighten or replace the fuel pipe.
What generation is the Kia Carnival?
KA4 generation, model year 2022 onward in the US.