NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
2022–2024 KIA CARNIVALNHTSA Campaign #24V025000
The official notice
Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Safety 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.
101,049 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SC292Updated June 10, 2026