Recall 21V908000: 2022 Kia Carnival
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 19, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 2,956
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V908000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC221
- Manufacturer
- Kia Motors America
- Owner letters
- Dec 16, 2021
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages:electronic lock/latch actuator (Body & Structure); Structure:body:door (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology