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US recalls (4)
Park outsideTrailer hitches
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Structure: body, roof and pillars
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Fuel system
2026-04-10 · campaign 2026-186
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the nuts for the crossover fuel pipe may not have been properly tightened. As a result, fuel could leak.
Safety Risk:
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and tighten the nuts or replace the high-pressure crossover fuel pipe, as necessary.
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-549
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. Kia has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Structure
2024-01-19 · campaign 2024-023
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the roof trim may not be properly attached. As a result, the roof trim could loosen and separate from the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
Roof trim that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure or replace the roof trim.
Structure
2023-03-29 · campaign 2023-182
Issue:
In certain situations, the power sliding door may not stop and reverse if it is blocked.
Safety Risk:
A power sliding door that doesn't stop when it is blocked could pinch a person and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to update the power sliding door control module software. The update will add two (2) warning chimes when the power sliding door begins to open or close, and change the door speed to move more slowly before the door latches.
Electrical
2023-03-17 · campaign 2023-149 · 853 vehicles
Issue:
Certain vehicles may be equipped with a 4-pin accessory trailer wiring harness kit that could fail. Over time, this could result in a short circuit that can cause the control module to overheat.
Note: This recall only affects Kia Genuine 4-pin tow hitch wiring harness kits with the part number R0F67AC200. These kits may have been ordered at the time of a vehicle purchase or purchased separately from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the vehicle for a trailer wiring harness kit. If necessary, the dealer will install a 15A fuse and a wire extension kit. Kia advises that if your vehicle has a tow hitch harness installed, you should park it outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
Owner complaints (52)
Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Carnival (1 crashes, 7 injuries reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 75).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 22 | |
| Structure | 12 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Seat belts | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | |
| Lane departure | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Kia Carnival.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2023 Kia Carnival MV FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2023 Kia Carnival version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Carnival 3.5 L Automatic (S8) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.