Reliable Auto DB

2024 Kia Carnival reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2024 Kia Carnival has 73 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 24 per year. That is about even with the other Carnival years here. Their median is 23 complaints per year. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Hoses and fittings and Roof and pillars.

2022 Kia Carnival
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Complaints

73

Per year

24

Recalls

2

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (16 of 73), then Engine (8) and Steering (7). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 10 that report an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Carnival has 51 complaints, 13 per year, and the 2025 has 124 complaints, 62 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Kia Carnival. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2026-04-10 · NHTSA campaign 26V232000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall structure, body, roof and pillars 2024-01-18 · NHTSA campaign 24V025000
Summary Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
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.

Complaints by component (73 total)

Electrical system
16
Engine
8
Steering
7
Fuel and propulsion system
6
Seats
6
Structure
6
Service brakes
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Air bags
2
Powertrain
2
Seat belts
2
Speed control
2
Back-over prevention
1
Chest clip, buckle, and harness
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Lane departure
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

10

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

102023242024162025232026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2024 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently and experienced a loss of motive power, with reduced power. Several unknown warning lights illuminated.…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-15
  • "My 2024 Kia Carnival smells strongly like gasoline after about 15–20 minutes of driving. The smell gets worse at idle, worse the longer I drive, and seems even stronger with the A/C on. Two dealerships in Las Vegas have…"
    Unknown or other, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-10
  • "I was cleaning my van and my 2 year old daughter closed the opposite door and the sensors did not stop the door and she got her fingers smashed into the door and potentially broke her fingers, took her to the ER and we…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-07
  • "On 8/25/2026 I dropped the vehicle at Plaza Kia, 2699 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210 (Kia Repair Facility #7119189) for four open recalls: PI2501, PI2602, SC320, and SC368. Brakes were functioning normally at…"
    Unknown or other, Service brakes · filed 2026-09-02
  • "For the past year I have taken my vechicle in due to a strong vinegar smell that comes from the AC in the summer upon start up. They have been unable to remedy this issue. However they have said there is mold in the…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-24

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Kia Carnival PV FWD Not rated Not rated 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Kia Carnival PV Later Release FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Carnival 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $2950

Specs and fitment

KA4 generation, 2022–present
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.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Kia Carnival reliable?

The 2024 Kia Carnival has 73 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 24 per year. That is about even with the other Carnival years here. Their median is 23 complaints per year. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Hoses and fittings and Roof and pillars.

What are common problems with a 2024 Kia Carnival?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (16 of 73), then Engine (8) and Steering (7). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 10 that report an injury.

Is the 2024 Kia Carnival more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Carnival has 51 complaints, 13 per year, and the 2025 has 124 complaints, 62 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Kia Carnival been recalled?

The 2024 Kia Carnival has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Kia Carnival?

Owners have filed 73 complaints about the 2024 Kia Carnival with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Kia Carnival get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Kia Carnival is 22 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.