Active Safety RecallKia SC221NHTSA 21V-908
Kia Carnival Other Recall Other Recall · 2022
Kia has issued 1 other safety recall covering certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. 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 fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 21V-908Carnival · 2022
$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 Carnival
Model years 2022 are covered by these campaigns. Other Carnival model years are not part of this recall — see the Carnival recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
1 open NHTSA campaign
This page covers NHTSA 21V-908 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this other 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-908 (Kia SC221)19/11/2021
Latches/locks/linkages: Electronic Lock/latch Actuator
What happened: 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 free 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.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 21V-908 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC221 — 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.
Other Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my Carnival before the other recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (21V-908) 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 Kia Carnival vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 21V-908). 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-908 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-908.