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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KNDNB5K35S6545244 · Checked Oct 26, 2026
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KNDNB5K35S6•••••• 2025 Kia CARNIVAL

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125on the model
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Most reported Electrical System 2 Exterior Lighting 1

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Electrical System Nov 2024
While driving at highway speeds the exterior and interior lighting/electrial system shut down completely. My headlights shut off, as well as all electrical/lighting inside the vehicle for approximately 1 minute before turning back on as if I had turned the car off and restarted…
Electrical System Nov 2024
Battery went dead. Been at dealer 2 weeks. They are waiting to hear from Kia but nothing is being done

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KNDNB5K35S6545244 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.