Kia Carnival Recalls (2022-2026)

What recalls does the Kia Carnival have?

• 2022-2026 Kia Carnival Fuel Line Recall (26V232)
  April 10, 2026 · 141,032 vehicles · Fuel System

  Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

  Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025 Kia K4 Instrument Cluster Recall (26V046) Repeat recall
  January 26, 2026 · 42,677 vehicles · Electrical System

  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."

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Kia Sportage Roof Recall (24V025)
  January 18, 2024 · 101,049 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The roof molding may loosen and detach.

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

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Kia Carnival Body Door Recall (23V236)
  March 31, 2023 · 51,568 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.

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

  Fix: Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Kia Carnival Trailer Hitch Recall (23V179) Park outside
  March 17, 2023 · 3,555 vehicles · Other Equipment

  Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

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

  Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed.

• 2022 Kia Carnival Electronic Lock Recall (21V908)
  November 19, 2021 · 2,956 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the passenger-side sliding door from securely latching.

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

  Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger-side power sliding door release actuator's drum and holder inside the remote controller assembly, free of charge.

• 2022 Kia Carnival Fuel Rail Recall (21V277)
  April 21, 2021 · 2,744 vehicles · Fuel System

  The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.

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

  Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the multi-port injection fuel rail, free of charge.

Which Carnival parts are recalled most?

Which Carnival model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Carnival for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 7 Kia Carnival campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Kia dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Carnival owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

air condition system was putting refrigerant into cab over the summer making us sick. We could not tell ,because there was no smell. I was in car with a/c on and got a blast of refrigerant in my face were in I almost pasted out. I turned of a/c and opened windows.

2022 KIA Carnival owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11638495

Driver side sliding door closed COMPLETELY on daughter's finger causing significant damage and laceration down to the bone. Required extensive laceration repair.

2022 KIA Carnival owner, Structure:Body, NHTSA complaint 11663660

Gas door outside cover would not open which makes it impossible to pump gas. Dealership removed door to enable the ability to pump gas.

2023 KIA Carnival owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11663526

Can a recall make your Carnival a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Kia Carnival a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 7 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Kia models with recalls

• Carnival: 7 recalls
• Carnival Hybrid: 1 recall
• EV6: 5 recalls
• EV9: 10 recalls
• Forte: 5 recalls
• K4: 3 recalls
• K5: 9 recalls
• Niro: 3 recalls
• Niro EV: 5 recalls
• Niro PHEV: 3 recalls
• Rio: 2 recalls
• Seltos: 4 recalls
• Sorento: 13 recalls
• Sorento Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Sorento PHEV: 8 recalls
• Soul: 5 recalls
• Sportage: 11 recalls
• Sportage Hybrid: 2 recalls
• Sportage PHEV: 3 recalls
• Stinger: 5 recalls
• Telluride: 16 recalls
• Telluride Hybrid: 2 recalls

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