Kia recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
What could happen
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Carnival 2022–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V232000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 10, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jun 2, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 141,032
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- SC368
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- 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: 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.