Model year 2024 · Minivan - 2WD

2024 Kia Carnival: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2024 Kia Carnival at 22 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 75 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

22

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Kia dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2024 Kia Carnival recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2024 Kia Carnival, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA 26V232000 Reported Apr 10, 2026
Filed by
Kia America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SC368)
Units affected
141,032 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Structure: Body: Roof and pillars

NHTSA 24V025000 Reported Jan 18, 2024
Filed by
Kia America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SC292)
Units affected
101,049 (estimate)
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Risk
A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2024 Kia Carnival fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2024 Kia Carnival EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Carnival3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular19/26/22 mpg$3,050408

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2024 Kia Carnival crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2024 Kia Carnival NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2024 Kia Carnival PV FWDNot ratedNot rated5 stars4 stars14%Standard & Optional
2024 Kia Carnival PV Later Release FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars14%Standard & Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2024 Kia Carnival owner complaints

Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia Carnival, most recently on Oct 1, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 12 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2024 Kia Carnival complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other26
Electrical system17
Engine8
Steering7
Fuel/propulsion system6
Seats6
Structure: Body4
Service brakes3
Visibility/wiper3
Air bags2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Kia Carnival model years

Kia Carnival by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Carnival21–33 mpg——5/5
2026 Carnival21–32 mpg2545/5
2025 Carnival21–33 mpg1196—
2023 Carnival22 mpg452—
2022 Carnival22 mpg6136—

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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