Kia Carnival recalls

8 official safety recalls for the Kia Carnival from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Fuel pipe connection may leak

    Reported April 10, 2026Model years 2022–2026NHTSA campaign 26V232000141,032 vehicles affected

    Fuel may leak where the fuel pipe connects to the fuel rail, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will inspect and tighten the connection or replace the fuel pipe as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
    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.

  2. Instrument panel display may fail

    Reported January 26, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V04600042,677 vehicles affected

    A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail, hiding safety information such as speed, tyre pressure or warning lights and increasing crash risk. The display software will be updated over the air or by a dealer, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
    Consequence
    An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.

  3. Roof molding may loosen and detach

    Reported January 18, 2024Model years 2022–2024NHTSA campaign 24V025000101,049 vehicles affected

    The roof molding may loosen and detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect it and replace or secure it as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
    Defect
    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
    Consequence
    A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  4. Power sliding doors may not reverse

    Reported March 31, 2023Model years 2022–2023NHTSA campaign 23V23600051,568 vehicles affected

    The power sliding doors may not reverse when they should and could close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will update the door control module software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  5. Tow hitch harness may short and cause a fire

    Reported March 17, 2023Model years 2022–2023NHTSA campaign 23V1790003,555 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    Water may collect on the tow hitch harness circuit board and cause an electrical short, which can lead to a fire and increase the risk of injury. Dealers will check for the affected hitch assembly and, if present, install a fuse and wire extension kit free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    TRAILER HITCHES
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  6. Sliding door actuator may prevent secure latching

    Reported November 19, 2021Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 21V9080002,956 vehicles affected

    A malfunction in the passenger-side power sliding door controller may prevent the door from latching securely. It could open while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the actuator drum and holder free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  7. Fuel rail tube may leak

    Reported April 21, 2021Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 21V2770002,744 vehicles affected

    A damaged plastic fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the fuel rail free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
    Defect
    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.
    Consequence
    A damaged fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  8. Bonnet safety catch may fail due to corrosion

    Reported August 4, 2016EU Safety Gate A12/1078/16

    Corrosion may prevent the bonnet safety catch from working correctly, allowing the bonnet to open while driving. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    null Due to corrosion, the safety catch for the bonnet might not work correctly. There is consequently a risk that the bonnet may open while the car is being driven.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Poland

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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