Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Kia Carnival
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Kia Carnival has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 126 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 84 complaints
- Unknown or Other 20 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 5 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
Together, the 126 complaints on file report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Kia Carnival has an average reliability rating. While there are electrical system complaints, the recall for fuel system leaks is the most significant issue. Engine and powertrain concerns are lesser but present.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| fuel piping | 30,000–50,000 miles | $150–$600 | occasional |
| engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
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 change
- brake fluid replacement
- coolant flush
- spark plug replacement
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- fuel odor near vehicle
- check engine light on
- intermittent electrical issues
- reduced engine performance
- stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Kia Carnival at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.