Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V908000

Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-11-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V908000

Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
2,956
Reported to NHTSA
2021-11-19
Owners notified
2021-12-16

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Carnival2022

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.