Kia recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Carnival 2022–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V236000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 31, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 28, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 51,568
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body › Door
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
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: Trailer hitches Mar 17, 2023
- Kia recall: Latches/locks/linkages Nov 19, 2021
- 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.