Kia Carnival Hybrid problems and complaints, 2025 to 2026

82 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall across 2 model years, 2025 to 2026. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

82complaints
1recalls
2reported crashes
1reported fires
5reported injuries

Which Kia Carnival Hybrid years should you avoid?

We cover 2 model years of the Kia Carnival Hybrid, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2026	21	1	0	0	Few red flags	Electrical system
2025	61	0	2	5	Few red flags	Speed control

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 82 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Engine & powertrain39 (48%)
Electrical & infotainment28 (34%)
Structure & body5 (6%)
Brakes4 (5%)
Airbags & seat belts3 (4%)

Recalls (1)

Electrical system · 26V046000 · Jan 2026 · model year 2026
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.