2025–2027 · 3 model years · 1 recalls

Kia Carnival Hybrid problems by year

We don't rate the Kia Carnival Hybrid yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2025 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (126). Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Driver-assist & stability40
Electrical system37
Engine & cooling27
Transmission & drivetrain25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2025–2027.

Every Kia Carnival Hybrid year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2027 Carnival HybridNot rated yet0033
2026 Carnival HybridNot rated yet52132
2025 Carnival HybridNot rated yet126033

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Kia Carnival Hybrid problems?

Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability, electrical system, engine & cooling.

Which Kia Carnival Hybrid year has the most recalls?

The 2026, with 1 recall on record with NHTSA.