VehicleVerdict

Kia Carnival Hybrid years to avoid

The Kia Carnival Hybrid years to avoid are 2025 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.

103

Total complaints

1

Recall campaigns

2025–2026

Years covered

1

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Kia Carnival Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year86 complaints2025: 86 complaints2026: 17 complaints
Kia Carnival Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Carnival Hybrid years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2025High complaint rate86

Every Carnival Hybrid year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2026171
2025avoid860

Common questions

What are the worst Kia Carnival Hybrid years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Carnival Hybrid years to avoid are 2025.

How many recalls does the Kia Carnival Hybrid have?

Across all model years, the Carnival Hybrid has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 103 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.