Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Kia Carnival
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Kia Carnival has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 52 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V232000 Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V025000 Roof Molding May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V236000 Power Sliding Door May Close on Occupant NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V179000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Structure 12 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Seat Belts 3 complaints
Of the 52 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 52 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Kia Carnival has a moderate number of owner complaints and four recall campaigns, implying average reliability. Recalls address important issues like fuel system leaks and roof molding detachment, necessitating attention. The varied nature of complaints, including structural and electrical concerns, suggests some susceptibility to problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power sliding doors | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | rare |
| Roof molding | Unknown | $100–$500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake fluid replacement
- Air filter changes
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual door operation
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Roof molding detachment
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Irregular engine performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Kia Carnival at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.