Things to consider when insuring one
5-star overall crash rating
NHTSA’s top crash rating. Crash protection affects injury claims, which make up a large share of what auto insurance pays out.
Driver-assist sensors come standard
They can help avoid crashes, but a windshield or bumper repair often needs the cameras and radar recalibrated, which costs more. Check what your comprehensive and collision deductibles would mean for a glass claim.
Most owner complaints are about the unknown or other
26 of 75 complaints to NHTSA mention it. Worth a look in a pre-purchase inspection.
2 recalls
- NHTSA 26V232000 · Apr 11, 2026
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
- The risk
- A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
- NHTSA 24V025000 · Jan 18, 2024
structure: body: roof and pillars
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
- The risk
- A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Crash test ratings
2024 Kia Carnival PV Later Release FWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 14%
2024 Kia Carnival PV FWD
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 14%
What owners report
75 complaints to NHTSA, 2 involving a crash, 12 injuries.
- Unknown or other26
- Electrical system17
- Engine8
- Steering7
- Fuel/propulsion system6
- Seats6
- Structure6
- Service brakes3
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Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.