The 2025 Kia Carnival has a moderate safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 118 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

118

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

26V2320002026-10-04

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 118 owners have filed complaints about the 2025 Kia Carnival. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Electrical System58

02Unknown Or Other11

03Engine4

04Fuel/propulsion System3

05Electrical System,exterior Lighting3

118 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Carnival Fuel Economy

21–33mpg combined

18-34city

26-31hwy

$2,050-$3,200/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2025 Kia Carnival returns 21–33 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Carnival Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)

33mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

34 city31 hwy~$2,050/yr6/10 Average

Carnival - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$3,200/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2025 Kia Carnival

34States

29%in top 3

11% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 34 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

1,23911%

CACalifornia

9899%

FLFlorida

9619%

PAPennsylvania

5575%

MOMissouri

4844%

AZArizona

4724%

DCWashington DC

4224%

ILIllinois

3783%

DEDelaware

3633%

NCNorth Carolina

3623%

MDMaryland

3563%

GAGeorgia

3393%

OHOhio

3203%

NJNew Jersey

3143%

INIndiana

2943%

TNTennessee

2813%

NYNew York

2662%

UT225

OK198

WA191

MI173

OR163

NV145

MN139

VA113

NH106

MA102

WI100

CO82

KY81

AL76

NE67

IA65

AR62

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2025.

Buying a 2025 Kia Carnival?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2025 Kia Carnival a good car to buy?

The 2025 Kia Carnival has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2025 Kia Carnival?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2025 Kia Carnival. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 Kia Carnival?

Fuel economy ranges from 21 to 33 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $909 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2025 Kia Carnival?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2025 Kia Carnival, based on 118 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.