Kia CARNIVAL steering problems
16 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
399 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
8,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 38 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
16 of 399 complaints match this topic (4.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11558610 · 2023-12-05 (December 5, 2023)
Steering column leaking oil.
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Owner report 11590758 · 2024-05-25 (May 25, 2024)
When trying to alert a vehicle that was merging into my lane but did not see me, my horn did not work. It randomly does not work at times. Every once in a while it will. This poses as a danger and safety risk to drivers and passengers of my 2022 Kia Carnival for instances as such where another driver may need to be alerted if they don’t have safety features for blind spots, backing up, etc. I would have gotten struck by the other vehicle if I hadn’t slammed on my brakes and swerve towards the side of the road. I was lucky there was room on the …
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Owner report 11663748 · 2025-05-29 (May 29, 2025)
On [XXX], my kids were getting into the vehicle to go to a playdate. My [XXX] got in the car and into his seat. I was on the driver's side buckling my [XXX] in her car seat and my [XXX] was climbing into the door/her seat on the passenger side. The passenger side sliding door shut on my [XXX] 's hand. I immediately tried to open the door with the button next to the steering column and it would not respond. I then ran around to the other side of the car and used the button on the handle, but the door did not respond to open. I had to manually…
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Owner report 11521238 · 2023-05-09 (May 9, 2023)
The contact's daughter owns a 2023 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving 65-70 MPH, within 48 hours of purchasing the vehicle brand new, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the brakes and power steering became inoperable. Several unknown warning lights illuminated, and alarms sounded. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that it was a known failure, and that the manufacturer was working on a fix. The contact stated that the taillights also fa…
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11521238 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11541931 · 2023-08-31 (August 31, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Carnival. The contact stated there was oil leaking from the vehicle onto the floorboard nearby the brake pedal. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that a seal for the steering column was leaking and could cause the steering wheel to seize while driving. The Lane Keep Assist and Steering Assist would deactivate independently. The contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The …
Owner-reported narrative. 3,337 miles reported. Look up ODI 11541931 at NHTSA ↗