Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA Report Received: 18/01/2024
Defect Description: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Safety Risk / Consequence: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Authorized 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Report Received: 10/04/2026
Defect Description: 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.
Safety Risk / Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Free Authorized 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.
How to Check Your Vehicle VIN: Safety recalls are issued by campaign and apply to specific build dates and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs). If your vehicle is subject to a safety recall, authorized franchise dealers are required by United States Federal Law to inspect and repair the defect free of charge to the vehicle owner.