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Kia Carnival 2024

Minivan - 2WD Front-wheel (FWD)

Specifications

Engine
3,500 cc
6
Cylinders6
DrivetrainFront-wheel (FWD)
Body styleMinivan - 2WD

Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

IIHS
Results · minivan
🇺🇸 Local data
Small overlap frontGood
Moderate overlap front: original testGood
Moderate overlap front: updated testMarginal
Side: updated testPoor
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NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2024 Kia Carnival PV FWD
🇺🇸 Local data
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2024 Kia Carnival PV Later Release FWD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Fuel economy

🇺🇸 Local data
City
12.4 L/100 km
Highway
9.0 L/100 km
Combined
10.7 L/100 km
Emissions
254 g/km
CO₂

Recalls

2 campaigns🇺🇸 Local data
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 26V232000 · 2026-04-10 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

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.

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS 24V025000 · 2024-01-18 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

ENGINE 2026-09-15 · NHTSA

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. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the warn…

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-09-10 · NHTSA

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 told me this is “normal.” Meanwhile, I can’t park it in my garage because the smell fills my hous…

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 injured 2026-09-07 · NHTSA

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 are to repeat X-rays in 7 to 10 days.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES 2026-09-02 · NHTSA

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 drop-off. Per repair order [XXX] dated 8/26/2026, only PI2501 and PI2602 (second-row seat recalls) were perf…

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-08-24 · NHTSA

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 system. This posses a health issue due to poor air quality especially for small children in the vehicle.

LANE DEPARTURE 2026-08-17 · NHTSA

On our 2024 KIA Carnival, which my wife is the primary driver, the blind spot warning on the passenger side does not work all the time. Driver side is 100% okay. She drives on I40 and hwy111 to and from work daily, and when passing on the left, she looks for the red triangle to let her know it is clear to get back in …

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-08-14 · NHTSA

Recall SC368 was performed. After the recall repair, I began smelling gasoline. The dealer has diagnosed a separate fuel-system issue requiring multiple parts including replacement of the fuel tank. More details: My vehicle underwent a safety recall for a fuel leak/fire risk. Following that repair, I developed a stron…

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-07-30 · NHTSA

This specific van has 2 open recalls already: 1 on a rear seat issue and 1 on a fuel pipe issue which is why i submitted to KIA dealer in the first place after smelling gas inside the cabin of my car while driving for 3 days until the dealer opened. While at the dealer they found a manufacture defect of the gas tank e…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2026-07-22 · NHTSA

Incident description: While driving, the vehicle’s dashboard illuminated all warning lights (ABS, traction control, battery, check engine, forward safety system) and the engine revved to approximately 8,000 RPM with unintended rapid acceleration. Driver had to apply hard braking to maintain control and avoid a collisi…

SERVICE BRAKES 2026-07-08 · NHTSA

While stopped, the brake pedal drops to the floor and the vehicle begins to roll forward. I went to the dealership and told them what happened, they told me there is no recall on this, and it is a "normal part of driving". This is not a normal part of any braking system. The pedal should not drop to the floor while st…

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 injured 2026-05-11 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while her husband was loading the child into the car seat. The rear button for the door was depressed by the child. The husband became stuck in between the sliding doors. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact sustained injuries to his previously i…

POWER TRAIN 2026-04-27 · NHTSA

I purchased this 2024 Kia Carnival on 2/7/2026 with less than 10K miles. The vehicle has died while I was driving 4 different times. Twice each day that it happened. The first time was on 4/7/26. My car died on the way home from getting my kids from school after fixing a flat tire. The check engine light came on after…

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