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Buying a used 2023 Kia Carnival? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2023 Kia Carnival has 4 recalls in this group, covering tow hitch wiring fire risk, a fuel pipe connection leak, sliding doors that may not auto-reverse, and detachable roof molding. The tow hitch wiring recall includes a park-outside instruction. NHTSA lists 53 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, including 22 in unknown or other, 12 in structure, and 6 in electrical systems. Reported outcomes include 2 crashes and 7 injuries; these counts do not establish recall-related causes.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify tow hitch wiring recall completion and park-outside instructions.
- Request fuel pipe connection recall repair records.
- Verify sliding-door and roof-molding recall completion.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2023 Kia Carnival
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Carnival Tow Hitch Wiring Fire Risk · park outside | Trailer Hitches | critical |
| Kia Carnival Fuel Pipe Connection May Leak | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Kia Carnival power sliding doors may not auto-reverse | Structure | medium |
| Kia Carnival and Sportage: Roof Molding May Detach | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
53 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 7 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 12 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 6 | None found |
| Engine | 5 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 3 | None found |
| Fuel System | 3 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 2 | None found |