Recall history
Kia Carnival Recalls by Year
This page groups every Kia Carnival safety-recall campaign in the connected NHTSA dataset by model year. Read the component, safety consequence and remedy, then use the exact VIN to confirm whether a specific car is affected and repaired.
Data updated April 2026
- Recall campaigns
- 6
- Latest affected year
- 2026
- Urgent instructions
- 1
- Years analyzed
- 4
3 affected model years
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Park-it or park-outside flags
10 year-level recall count
1 campaign include a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. Do not assume the instruction applies to every Kia Carnival; check the VIN immediately.
Year directory
Kia Carnival recalls by model year
2026 Kia Carnival recalls
1 campaign on file
2023 Kia Carnival recalls
3 campaigns on file
2022 Kia Carnival recalls
5 campaigns on file
Campaign details
Kia Carnival recall campaigns
Duplicate campaign numbers across model years are combined below. Urgent stop-driving and park-outside instructions appear first, followed by the newest NHTSA reports.
Park outsideTRAILER HITCHES23V179000
Affected model years
What can happen
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Recall summary
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.
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.
NHTSA report received 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26V046000
Affected model years
What can happen
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.
Recall summary
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."
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.
NHTSA report received 2026-01-27T01:55:46Z.
STRUCTURE24V025000
Affected model years
What can happen
A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
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.
NHTSA report received 2024-01-18T05:00:00Z.
STRUCTURE23V236000
Affected model years
What can happen
A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall summary
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.
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.
NHTSA report received 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE21V908000
Affected model years
What can happen
A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall summary
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.
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.
NHTSA report received 2021-11-19T00:00:00Z.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE21V277000
Affected model years
What can happen
A damaged fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.
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.
NHTSA report received 2021-04-21T00:00:00Z.
Important limitation
A recall campaign is not the same as an open recall on one car
Campaigns are attached to production ranges, equipment and configurations. Some vehicles in the same model year are not covered; others have already received the repair. Only a VIN-level lookup can confirm applicability and completion.
Source trail
Where this Kia Carnival data comes from
VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Kia Carnival research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data.
Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.
Buyer questions
Kia Carnival research FAQ
How many recalls does the Kia Carnival have?
The available NHTSA model-year records contain 6 unique recall campaigns across 3 Kia Carnival model years. A campaign can affect multiple years and only certain production dates or configurations.
How do I know whether my Kia Carnival recall was repaired?
Campaign data cannot show repair completion for one car. Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup or ask a franchised dealer to check the manufacturer system.
Can a Kia Carnival be sold with an open recall?
Used vehicles can be offered for sale with unrepaired recalls. Recall repairs are generally completed by an authorized dealer at no charge, but confirm eligibility and parts availability for the exact VIN.
Check the actual car
Model research narrows the list. The VIN confirms the car.
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