Kia Carnival Common Issues — Page 2 of 10

Showing issues 11–20 of 100 reported problems for the Kia Carnival in India.

Brake pedal feels soft or spongy in Carnival

Brake pedal goes too deep before stopping the car.

Severity: high | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹15,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Occasional

Symptoms: Soft pedal, Delayed braking.

Engine overheating in traffic in Carnival

Temperature gauge rises in heavy traffic or long drives.

Severity: high | Repair Cost: ₹3,000–₹50,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Rare

Symptoms: High temperature warning, Coolant loss.

Car pulling to one side in Carnival

Vehicle drifts to one side even when steering is straight.

Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹800–₹5,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Common

Symptoms: Pulling left/right, Uneven tyre wear.

Steering feels heavy at low speed in Carnival

Turning the steering at parking speeds requires more effort.

Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹20,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Occasional

Symptoms: Hard steering, Poor maneuverability.

Airbag warning light stays on in Carnival

Airbag light does not turn off after starting the car.

Severity: high | Repair Cost: ₹3,000–₹25,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Rare

Symptoms: Airbag light ON.

Gear slipping while driving in Carnival

Gear suddenly changes or slips without input.

Severity: high | Repair Cost: ₹10,000–₹80,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Rare

Symptoms: Sudden gear change, Loss of power.