# 2025 KIA CARNIVAL HYBRID — SEAT BELTS
> NHTSA complaint `2248323` · 2026-09-19 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 3
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** CARNIVAL HYBRID
- **Year:** 2025
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS
## Narrative
the vehicle was rear-ended on the highway. The front driver airbag and seatbelt for the driver and passengers in the middle row, likely malfunctioned, as the driver hit her head on the front visor/headliner and rearview mirror. The rear passenger was thrown into the center console.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*