Kia Carnival Recalls

The Kia Carnival has 12 recalls covering 2022 through 2026 model years, with the most serious being a fuel leak at the connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail on 2022-2026 vehicles that can cause a fire.

Several other fire-related issues affect earlier production. On 2022-2023 models equipped with a tow hitch harness installed at the factory or purchased through a dealer, water can accumulate on the harness circuit board, cause an electrical short, and start a fire while the vehicle is parked or in motion. The 2022 model year has two additional fuel system concerns: loose crossover fuel pipe nuts can allow fuel to leak, and a damaged plastic fuel rail tube can also leak fuel, both creating fire risk. A separate 2022-only issue involves a 4-pin accessory trailer wiring harness kit with part number R0F67AC200 that can short circuit and overheat the control module, again posing a fire risk even with the vehicle parked and off.

The 2022 model year also has multiple power sliding door issues. The passenger-side sliding door remote controller assembly can malfunction and prevent the door from latching securely, allowing it to swing open while driving. A related defect on the same year causes the same outcome through a structural latch failure rather than the controller. The auto-reverse feature on the power sliding doors can also fail to activate in all situations on 2022 and certain 2023 models, meaning the door can close on an occupant rather than reversing when it meets resistance. A further 2022-only issue involves the door failing to stop and reverse when blocked, which can pinch a person.

On 2026 models, a software error can cause the instrument panel display to go blank, taking the speedometer, tire pressure readout, and warning lights with it. Roof trim and molding separation rounds out the recall list: 2022 models have roof trim that can loosen and detach, and 2022-2024 models have roof molding that can come free and become a road hazard for other vehicles.