NHTSA Complaint #11669436 — 2024 KIA CARNIVAL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11669436
Vehicle	2024 KIA CARNIVAL
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 24, 2025
Date Filed	June 26, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

Purchased a 2024 Kia Carnival on Monday, June 2 from a dealership. On Friday, June 6, the battery was dead and I had to have it jumped. I took it to the dealership the next week to have it looked at and they said the battery was fine. A week and a half later, after sitting for two days, the car wouldn't start again. Had it jumped again and took it back to the dealership. They seem to be confused with the issue and said they will need to have the car until the battery dies again so they can see it in "real time". A quick Google search indicates that this is by far not an isolated event. Something is very wrong with the electrical draw.

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