NHTSA Complaint #11691088 — 2025 KIA CARNIVAL HYBRID

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11691088
Vehicle	2025 KIA CARNIVAL HYBRID
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	October 2, 2025
Date Filed	October 2, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

When the vehicle is idling, the battery refuses to charge, therefore, the car suddenly dies and makes it unsafe to pull over and dyes while driving, very dangerous and transmission doesn’t shift properly.

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