Kia recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Carnival 2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V908000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 19, 2021
- Owners notified
- Dec 16, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,956
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Electronic lock/latch actuator; Structure › Body › Door
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Apr 10, 2026
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Kia recall: Structure Jan 18, 2024
- Kia recall: Structure Mar 31, 2023
- Kia recall: Trailer hitches Mar 17, 2023
- Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline Apr 21, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.