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2023 Kia Carnival: raw data

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vehicle2023 / kia / carnival
known issues5 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints50 on file (2022-07-01 → 2026-08-04)
recalls4
investigations0
fars1 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (vpic)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Power sliding door obstruction detection failureSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR 14 complaints2022-07 → 2026-05carnival-2023-sliding-door-obstruction-detection
  • 11501451 The door closing automation applies excessive force before the safety function engages to re-open. This poses a high risk to children and small adults with narrow limbs and/or the fingers of any aged person. On January 11, 2023, my 4 year old's hand was closed in the door without the door stopping…
  • 11516486 The sliding power doors do not reverse when hitting a person or object. You have to use excessive force to get them to reverse and only some of the time do they even reverse. I have taken this to the dealership and they said they would contact me within 48 hours with an update but it's been a month…
Middle-row floor rail excessive heatUNKNOWN OR OTHER4 complaints2023-06 → 2024-06carnival-2023-floor-rail-heat
  • 11529374 The metal rails where the middle seat of the middle row is located occasionally gets too hot to touch. My daughter who was sleep had her sandals off. She woke up because her foot was hot. Shortly after her toe blistered.
  • 11538635 I have an issue that involves the metal railings in the center of the vehicle (on the floor) to get hot enough to burn and blister you. I filed a complaint with Kia which opened a case. I also took my vehicle in and this issue was verified by their mechanic.
Windshield spontaneous crackingVISIBILITY/WIPER3 complaints2022-10 → 2024-10carnival-2023-windshield-cracking
  • 11608607 My 2023 KIA Carnival has a windshield cracked even without hitting rock or anything. My vehicle was parked on the driveway overnight. I can prove that the damage occurred without the car moving. I have this issue on my dash cam too.
  • 11622340 The windshield started cracking while the car was parked and continued cracking over the next week. The crack now runs from the center top, 3/4 of the way across the driver's side
Fuel filler door actuator failureSTRUCTURE:BODY3 complaints2024-06 → 2025-10carnival-2023-fuel-door-actuator
  • 11693824 Gas/pump door actuator failed. Unable to open and put gas in car. This car is only 1.5 years old.
Vehicle power loss and electrical system failure while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2023-05 → 2023-08carnival-2023-electrical-power-loss
  • 11521238 The contact stated that while driving 65-70 MPH, within 48 hours of purchasing the vehicle brand new, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the brakes and power steering became inoperable. Several unknown warning lights illuminated, and alarms sounded.
  • 11526804 My vehicle has cut off in the middle of traffic several times. Another incident was when my vehicle was shaking uncontrollably and couldn't go over 40. The check engine light never comes on. One dealership looked at it and said nothing was wrong even though one of the techs heard the vehicle.

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
502022-07-012026-08-0410UNKNOWN OR OTHER:22; STRUCTURE:12; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:6; ENGINE:5; FUEL SYSTEM:2

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
23V17900017/03/2023TRAILER HITCHESKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC265.
23V23600031/03/2023STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC266.
24V02500018/01/2024STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.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.
26V23200010/04/2026FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSKia 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.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20241vpic1

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2023 Kia Carnival vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/kia/carnival
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2023 Kia Carnival},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/kia/carnival}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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