What are the most common Kia Carnival problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 907+ owner reports, the 2022-2025 Kia Carnival has 5 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Power Sliding Door Auto-Reverse Failure Causing Injuries, Tow Hitch Harness Water Intrusion Causing Fire Risk, Power Sliding Door Latch and Motor Failure. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Kia Carnival reliable?
The 2022-2025 Kia Carnival has 5 known issues documented across 907+ owner reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Power Sliding Door Auto-Reverse Failure Causing Injuries and Tow Hitch Harness Water Intrusion Causing Fire Risk. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Kia Carnival problems?
Repair costs for known Kia Carnival issues range from $0 to $1,200, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Power Sliding Door Auto-Reverse Failure Causing Injuries, typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What year Kia Carnival is the most reliable?
Reliability varies across model years of the Kia Carnival. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2022-2025 Kia Carnival with 5 documented issues documented across 907+ owner reports.
What is the 2022-2024 Kia Carnival Power Sliding Door Auto-Reverse Failure Causing Injuries?
The power sliding rear doors on the Kia Carnival may fail to auto-reverse when contacting an obstruction such as a person, child, or pet. The pinch sensors along the door edge require excessive force to trigger, allowing the door to continue closing on an occupant before finally… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2023 Kia Carnival Tow Hitch Harness Water Intrusion Causing Fire Risk?
Kia issued recall campaign 23V-179 for certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch. Water can accumulate on the tow hitch harness printed circuit board, causing an electrical short that may lead to a fire. The fire can start even when the vehicle is parked and t… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2025 Kia Carnival Power Sliding Door Latch and Motor Failure?
The Kia Carnival (2022-2025) develops issues with the power sliding door system where the door fails to open, close, or latch properly. The power sliding door motor can fail or the latch mechanism becomes misaligned. Some owners report the door opening on its own while driving. K… Repairs typically run $200-$1,200. Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2024 Kia Carnival Infotainment System Freezing and Phone Projection Failures?
Kia Carnival vehicles equipped with Display Audio 2.0 and 5th Generation AVN Wide head units experience frequent infotainment issues including frozen screens, black screens, and intermittent Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity failures. The system may disconnect during ph… Repairs typically run $0-$200. Severity: low.
What is the 2022-2024 Kia Carnival Spontaneous Windshield Cracking Without Impact?
Numerous Kia Carnival owners report windshields cracking spontaneously without any visible impact from road debris. Cracks often appear near the base of the windshield or along the edges and spread rapidly across the entire glass. NHTSA received at least 14 complaints for the 202… Repairs typically run $300-$800. Severity: low.
