Active Safety RecallKia SC211Kia SC368NHTSA 21V-277NHTSA 26V-232
Kia Carnival Fuel System Recall Fuel System Recalls · 2022–2026
Kia has issued 2 fuel system safety recalls covering certain 2022–2026 Carnival vehicles. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged. The fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 21V-277Carnival · 2022
NHTSA 26V-232Carnival · 2022–2026
$0 · Free RepairParts and labor, any Kia dealer
Am I Affected?
Three quick checks — any one of them is reason to run your VIN above.
Check 1 · Model Year
You drive a 2022–2026 Carnival
Model years 2022–2026 are covered by these campaigns. Other Carnival model years are not part of this recall — see the Carnival recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
2 open NHTSA campaigns
This page covers NHTSA 21V-277, 26V-232 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this fuel system issue on Carnival. Run the VIN checker above to see exactly which apply to your vehicle.
Check 3 · Advisory
Safe to drive
No Park Outside or Do Not Drive advisory is attached to these specific campaigns. Run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status and schedule the free repair.
What Happened — and How It’s Fixed
NHTSA 21V-277 (Kia SC211)21/04/2021
Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System: Fuel Rail
What happened: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.
The risk: A damaged fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the multi-port injection fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC211.
NHTSA 26V-232 (Kia SC368)10/04/2026
Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
What happened: 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.
The risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix: 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.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 21V-277, 26V-232 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC211, SC368 — we’ll confirm parts before your visit.
One-visit fix
Recall repairs are typically completed same-day once parts are confirmed. Pair it with maintenance if you like — recall labor is free either way.
Keep the paperwork
We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale, since buyers check NHTSA for open recalls.
Fuel System Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my Carnival before the fuel system recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (21V-277, 26V-232) carry no Do Not Drive or Park Outside advisory. Still, schedule the free repair promptly — run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Certain 2022–2026 Kia Carnival vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 21V-277, 26V-232). Run your VIN above to confirm your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Kia dealer, for the life of the vehicle, regardless of where it was purchased or how many owners it’s had.
I’m buying a used Carnival. Should I worry about these recalls?⌄
No — just verify. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: if NHTSA 21V-277, 26V-232 is open, any Kia dealer (including us) closes it free before or after your purchase. A completed recall has no effect on the vehicle’s safety or value.
Verified as of 2026-07-15 against NHTSA. Source: NHTSA 21V-277 · NHTSA 26V-232.