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2022 KIA CARNIVAL Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

6 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 26V232000
Report Date: April 10, 2026

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description:

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.

~141,032 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 24V025000
Report Date: January 18, 2024

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect Description:

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.

~101,049 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 23V236000
Report Date: March 31, 2023

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Defect Description:

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC266.

~51,568 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 23V179000 Park Outside Advisory
Report Date: March 17, 2023

TRAILER HITCHES

Defect Description:

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC265.

~3,555 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 21V908000
Report Date: November 19, 2021

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR

Defect Description:

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the passenger-side sliding door from securely latching.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Dealers will replace the passenger-side power sliding door release actuator's drum and holder inside the remote controller assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC221.

~2,956 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 21V277000
Report Date: April 21, 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Defect Description:

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A damaged fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the multi-port injection fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC211.

~2,744 vehicles impacted

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