The 2024 Kia Carnival has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 242,081 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
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…
STRUCTURE24V0250002024-01-18101,049 affected
Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
21
3injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
ENGINE
7
STEERING
7
1crashes1injuries
SEATS
6
3injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
AIR BAGS
2
1crashes1injuries
POWER TRAIN
2
Total complaints87
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“Our 2024 carnival has had a recurring engine oil leak that has required the vehicle to be left at the dealership 4 times for the same issue. Each time we get the van back the repair lasts about 1-3 weeks (depending on how often it's driven). Oil continues to leak from the engine area, creating…”
“The fuel pipe in my 2024 kia carnival has been identified by kia as part of safety recall sc368 due to a fire risk. The component is available for inspection at the dealership where the vehicle is currently located. My safety and the safety of my family — including young children in car seats…”
“The fuel pipe in my 2024 kia carnival has been identified by kia as part of safety recall sc368 due to a fire risk. The component is available for inspection at the dealership where the vehicle is currently located. My safety and the safety of my family — including young children in car seats…”
“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…”
“"continuous engine oil leak for 12 months. After 4 failed repair attempts, the dealer used liquid sealer instead of a gasket. This is a deceptive repair that creates a severe fire hazard. The leak is still active today, march 2026."”
“"continuous engine oil leak for 12 months. After 4 failed repair attempts, the dealer used liquid sealer instead of a gasket. This is a deceptive repair that creates a severe fire hazard. The leak is still active today, march 2026."”
“The horn stops working when it’s cold and the horn installed does not match the amperage need for the vehicle. It has failed multiple times. I rarely use my horn. It failed for the first time around 20,000 miles. Separately, I have an oil leak that is also covered under warranty. This car has…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2024 Kia Carnival as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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