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KNDNE5KA1S6037004
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
Carnival
Vehicle Trim
SX, SX PRESTIGE
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
KNDNE5KA*S6
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Model Year
2025
Plant City
GWANGMYEONG
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
SOUTH KOREA
Plant Company Name
AutoLand
Plant State
GYEONGGI PROVINCE
Series2
Wagon Body Style
Body Class
Minivan
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Drive Type
4x2
Displacement (CC)
1600.0
Displacement (CI)
97.63799055157
Displacement (L)
1.6
Engine Model
GAMMA II + HEV
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Type - Secondary
Electric
Electrification Level
Strong HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belt: All Positions
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
Driver Seat Only
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs
Standard
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Standard
Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)
Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Standard
Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)
Standard
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)
Standard
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
Standard
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Standard
Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)
Standard
Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Standard
Headlamp Light Source
LED
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching
Standard
VIN Breakdown
KND
World Manufacturer Identifier
NE5KA
Vehicle Descriptor Section
1
Check Digit
S6037004
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
★★★★☆ 4/5
Side Crash
N/A
Rollover
★★★★☆ 4/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
18 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200
CO2 Emissions
426.0 g/mi
Fuel Type
Regular
Safety Recalls (1 Found)
Total Recalls
1
Vehicle
2025 KIA Carnival
Source
NHTSA Database
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Consequence:
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1
Campaign: 26V232000
Owner Complaints (113)
Total Complaints
113
Crashes Reported
0
Injuries Reported
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
"We have been having persistent safety issues with this vehicle. The issues have ranged from unsecured gas cap to loss of power. We’ve also had severe transmission issues where the car will not shift out of first gear. This happened on the Garden ..."
ODI #11740593
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
"For the third time the 2025 KIA Carnival Prestige I own lost power while driving on the interstate! Without warning, the vehicle would no longer respond to the accelerator pedal. No matter what I did I could not get the vehicle to accelerate past 3..."
ODI #11740406
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