The contact owns a 2023 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the driver’s side roof molding ejected from the vehicle. The contact immediately stopped the vehicle but was unable to locate the molding. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V025000 (STRUCTURE). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 77,000.
2023 Kia Carnival body problems
12 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 23%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Body10
- Body: door1
At what mileage
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Kia Carnival body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure: body: roof and pillars
- What is wrong
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
- Risk
- A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
Recall number 24V025000 · Recall details
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.
- Risk
- A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC266.
Recall number 23V236000 · Recall details
What 2023 Kia Carnival owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Passenger side sliding door periodically gets stuck trying to open or close. My 3 year olds finger got stuck in the closed position of the sliding door and we could not get the door open immediately because of the faulty door periodically getting stuck.
The power sliding door does not reverse when an object is in its path. The door closed on my sons body. He was okay we were able to pull the handle to make it open again but it did not stop on its own. Another instance the door did not stop closing when a toy went into the door. The door just crunched the toy and shut while beeping.
After working out at my gym, my daughters and I were driving on a side street near at around 35MPH. With no warning, a large POP happened and our passenger sliding door window shattered. Thankfully, nothing but a scratch happened to my [XXX] that was in her car seat closest to the window that shattered. I called our local KIA dealership and my insurance agent and both mentioned that it could be because of the heat we are having in our area. This concerns me because the Carnival is a “MPV” aka family car and this happened without a chip or anything in the glass and terrified both of my girls. I have never heard of a window solely shattering bc of heat. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Gas door does not open. It is faulty and won’t open when car is locked or unlocked. Unable to open to add fuel to vehicle. It has been giving issues for 3 months. This seems to be a VERY common problem with all KIA Carnivals.
The driver’s side sliding door was closing and crushed my wife between the door and B pillar. It did not retract upon encountering the resistance of my wife’s body, and continued to close. She has bruising on her arm, and shoulder pain. When submitting this report on the federal safety agency website, there is a recall for this exact issue. We have not had the vehicle examined as it is a holiday weekend, and the dealer is closed. Medical attention will be pursued if the pain and bruising does not subside.
The tailgate door attempted to close on my head when I was putting something in the trunk when my husband walked away with the key. I had a key with me too.
The side sliding (rear) doors do not stop when there is an object in between. Even when you put heavy force (this is in some angles), the door continues to close. With mild force, the door just refuses to recognize and closes out. It is a big safety concern with small children, since if the force applied by adults is not enough, then any force the child would apply is definitely not going to stop the door from closing.
We are concerned about the safety of the sliding doors on your 2023 Kia Carnival. The sensor does not detect objects in its path while closing, and we have already experienced two incidents and we noticed that require a great deal of effort and force to stop the door before someone gets hurt. The sensors are not working properly they need to be repair as soon as possible in order to ensure the safety of your kids.
Auto-stop/reverse on power side doors is not sensitive enough to prevent crushing hazard if someone gets caught in the dirt closing. I have to push with considerable force to get door to reverse and it still slams my arm or body hard against the frame before reversing. We are concerned or 6 small children will be seriously injured. There are a bunch of folks reporting broken/bruised hands on Carnival forums online and some reporting that the dealership service center has made an adjustment from the manufacturer that results in the door auto stop/ reverse being much more sensitive, after checking the federal safety agency and making a report. I'd like to know if this is an option?
Questions about the 2023 Kia Carnival body
Does the 2023 Kia Carnival have body problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the body of the 2023 Kia Carnival, 23% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2023 Kia Carnival body problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Kia Carnival body?
Yes, 2 recalls: 24V025000, 23V236000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Kia Carnival have the most body problems?
The Kia Carnival model years with the most body complaints are 2022 (34 complaints) and 2023 (12 complaints).
Other 2023 Kia Carnival problems
Electrical 6Engine 6Fuel system 5Driver assistance 4Seat belts 3Acceleration 2Brakes 2Locks 2Steering 2Transmission 1Visibility 1
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