NHTSA (USA)High Risk
2022 KIA CARNIVALNHTSA Campaign #21V908000
The official notice
Defect
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.
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.
2,956 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SC221Updated June 10, 2026