# 2023 KIA CARNIVAL — SERVICE BRAKES
> NHTSA complaint `2173841` · 2026-02-05 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** CARNIVAL
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
## Narrative
ABS was activating inappropriately creating a grinding/pulsating noise while I was attempting to stop at a light.  The vehicle did slow down but despite the completely dry road service and sufficient stopping distance, the vehicle never came to a stop and ran into the vehicle in front of me.    The vehicle is currently in the autobody shop to be repaired as it is not drivable (leaking fluids).  I will be contacting my insurance company and an independent service center shortly to have it inspected.  I will also be contacting Kia America, Inc..  There were no warning lamps or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.
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