2022 Kia Carnival Review

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Structure:body:roof and pillars

Recall Number: 

24V025000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC292

Number of vehicles affected: 

101049

Defect Description: 

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

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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.

Structure:body:door

Recall Number: 

23V236000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC266

Number of vehicles affected: 

51568

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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.

Trailer hitches

Recall Number: 

23V179000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC265

Number of vehicles affected: 

3555

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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.

Structure:body:door

Recall Number: 

21V908000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC221

Number of vehicles affected: 

2956

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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.

Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail

Recall Number: 

21V277000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC211

Number of vehicles affected: 

2744

Defect Description: 

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

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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.