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11 complaints
KIA CARNIVAL 2023 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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The contact owns a 2023 KIA Carnival. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V320000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
KIA CARNIVAL 2023 SERVICE BRAKES
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ABS was activating inappropriately creating a grinding/pulsating noise while I was attempting to stop at a light. The vehicle did slow down but despite the completely dry road service and sufficient
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
KIA CARNIVAL 2023 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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The contact owns a 2023 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that during freezing weather, the button was depressed to open the driver's side rear sliding door, and the door automatically opened; however,
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
KIA CARNIVAL 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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Our Carnival had the SC266 recall repair done on July 3rd, 2023, at 3074 miles. Then our [XXX] daughter was injured as a result of the safety function not working and the door closed without any chim
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
KIA CARNIVAL 2023 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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The contact owns a 2023 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
KIA CARNIVAL 2023 ENGINE
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Strong fuel smell that comes and goes. Dealership replaced fuel injection related parts after finding a leak. Problem is still present.
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
KIA CARNIVAL 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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Gas/pump door actuator failed. Unable to open and put gas in car. This car is only 1.5 years old.
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
KIA CARNIVAL 2023 STRUCTURE:BODY
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The power sliding door does not reverse when an object is in its path. The door closed on my sons body. He was okay we were able to pull the handle to make it open again but it did not stop on its own
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
KIA CARNIVAL 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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On August 23, 2025, I purchased a certified pre-owned Kia Carnival. Within hours, the vehicle had a severe fuel leak that produced a strong gasoline odor. Driving it made me sick, and I feared for the
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
KIA CARNIVAL 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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My [XXX] son locked himself and his [XXX] brother in the car today. The scenario which is repeatable is if the cars start button is pushed to turn on accessory power the key fob will no longer unloc
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
KIA CARNIVAL 2023 STRUCTURE:BODY
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After working out at my gym, my daughters and I were driving on a side street near at around 35MPH. With no warning, a large POP happened and our passenger sliding door window shattered. Thankfully, n
NHTSAUSJul 2025Source →