Woman claims buying a new Kia is ‘worst decision ever’ as car plagued by issues so bad she returned it after 3 months
A woman has cautioned prospective car buyers against buying Kia’s most recent Carnival model, claiming it has numerous problems.
The woman and mother of three, who goes byitskat.honTikTok, reported that she had already experienced three dead battery occurrences less than a month after purchasing her new 2025KiaCarnival.
“This is for anyone who wants to purchase the 2025 Kia Carnival. Kat stated plainly, “We have the Prestige… uh… do not buy it.”
Kat reported that the battery in her Carnival had died three times since she bought it on July 9.
“Now, the first time we called AAA, and the next two times, we did the Kia roadside assistance, and they have zero clue as to what is going on with it,” stated the woman.
The dealership technicians are likewise unable to identify the problem, she added.
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“[The dealership] had a Kia Carnival in their shop for about two weeks now, trying to figure out the same issue,” Kat stated in the TikTok video, which has received over 60,000 views.
“So, they don’t really know how to fix it. After they believed they had mended it and the test drive returned, they assumed everything was fine, but an hour later it died once more.
“Who can tell what’s happening with this vehicle? I’m going to presume it’s a lemon in the hopes of receiving another vehicle in exchange.
“I just wanted to get on here to warn people, do not buy a Kia.”
After returning her Kia Carnival, Kat posted a follow-up video on November 15 showing her driving a new vehicle.
Before reiterating how the Kia Carnival was brand-new, she stated, “Today is the day, and for those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, I am finally taking back the keys to the Kia that I had.”
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I’m going to grab my big fat cheque and go on my f**king way after just giving up the spare key I had.
“All right, I’m finished. “I’m done with Kia forever,” she said after receiving the check.
Kia has been contacted by the U.S. Sun for comment.
TikTok viewers bombarded Kat’s comment section with a series of alleged horrifying experiences with Kia’s cars.
“I purchased a Kia Forte, and I will never purchase a Kia again after having it for less than a year. One woman stated, “I had engine problems within two months of owning it.”
“My kids bought a [20]23 Telluride, and within 8 days, it was burning from the inside console,” another individual commented. Before Kia said to return their money, they kept it for about two months.
“My 2023 Sportage has had a number of problems, but not enough to warrant a lemon law claim at this time. A third person said, “I will never purchase another Kia.”
Nevertheless, not all of the comments made regarding Kias were negative.
One woman stated, “I love my Kia and have not had a problem,” mentioning that she owned a 2023 Sportage.
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Another added, “I’ve had 4 Kia’s and loved all of them currently have a 2024 Telluride and I’m in love with it.”
“I’ve had my 2024 Kia Carnival for over a year and LOVE it!!” someone else said.
How can I check if my car is part of a recall?
You may quickly check your VIN if your vehicle has been involved in a recent recall.
Drivers can check to see if their car is included in a recent (or previous) recall very quickly and easily according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The VIN checking tool is a fantastic tool for used car buyers because it also lets drivers verify if the repair was done within the last 15 years.
Drivers are entitled to free repairs for any NHTSA-initiated recalls, including those involving engine or transmission replacements. It’s crucial to schedule an appointment at the closest dealership if your VIN indicates a current recall that hasn’t been fixed.
Here’s how to schedule a recall appointment:
- Look up your VIN using the NHTSA tool.
- Find out the recall number/ID from the manufacturer.
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- Try to make the appointment as soon as possible.
- Once the repair is completed, the dealership will update the information associated with the VIN to reflect it’s been completed.
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