Kia Carnival Hybrid complaints by model year
87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 65 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2025–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 22 | 11 |
| Vehicle speed control | 25 | 5 |
| Engine | 21 | 4 |
| Power train | 14 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Kia Carnival Hybrid recalls (1)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Carnival Hybrid model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V046000 | Jan 26, 2026 | Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 138 | 2026 | 87.8% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Kia Carnival Hybrid FAQ
How many recalls has the Kia Carnival Hybrid had?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns that cover at least one Kia Carnival Hybrid model year from 2025 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common Kia Carnival Hybrid problems?
Across the 2025–2026 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, vehicle speed control, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Kia Carnival Hybrid get?
EPA rates the 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid at 32 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.