Kia Carnival: safety ratings, MPG, and recalls
Year-by-year NHTSA safety ratings, EPA fuel economy, recall history, and complaint counts for the Kia Carnival.
25
CarCabin Score
Concerns
0
Safety
/ 40
11
Fuel
/ 25
0
Rel.
/ 20
14
Rec.
/ 15
Safety (overall)
Not tested
NHTSA NCAP
Combined MPG
21
Regular Gasoline
Recalls (year)
1
1 across all years
Complaints (year)
105
349 across all years
Fuel economy by year
EPA city, highway, and combined MPG by model year.
Recall timeline
NHTSA campaigns by year, colored by inferred severity.
Owner complaint summary (2025)
Top component categories
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM72
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER11
- ENGINE5
- POWER TRAIN5
- STRUCTURE3
Severe outcomes reported
- Crash-involved complaints0
- Fire-involved complaints0
- Injuries reported3
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Counts are consumer self-reports and may not be verified.
EPA fuel economy detail (2025)
- City MPG
- 18
- Highway MPG
- 26
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,850
- CO2 (g/mi)
- 426
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Next steps
FAQ
What is the CarCabin Score for the 2025 Kia Carnival?+
25 out of 100 for 2025. The score combines NHTSA safety stars (untested), EPA combined MPG (21), recall count (1), and complaint count (105). See the methodology page for the formula.
How many recalls has the Kia Carnival had?+
Across all model years indexed (2015 onward), NHTSA shows 1 Kia Carnival recall campaigns. Severity is inferred from campaign text and shown on the recall timeline above.
Where can I verify recall status for my specific vehicle?+
Always verify recall status with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The CarCabin profile is a summary; only NHTSA can tell you whether a campaign applies to your specific vehicle and whether the remedy has been performed.
Sources. NHTSA NCAP (safety), NHTSA Recalls API, NHTSA Complaints API, EPA Fuel Economy dataset. CarCabin Score formula at /methodology.
Disclaimer. CarCabin is not a dealer, mechanic, or automotive advisor. Always verify recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN and have a qualified mechanic inspect any vehicle before purchase.