Active Safety RecallKia SC266Kia SC292NHTSA 23V-236NHTSA 24V-025
Kia Carnival Trim Recall Trim Recalls · 2022–2024
Kia has issued 2 trim safety recalls covering certain 2022–2024 Carnival vehicles. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations. The fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 23V-236Carnival · 2022–2023
NHTSA 24V-025Carnival, Sportage · 2022–2024
$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 2022–2024 Carnival
Model years 2022–2024 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 23V-236, 24V-025 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this trim 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 23V-236 (Kia SC266)31/03/2023
Structure: Body: Door
What happened: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.
The risk: A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix: Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC266.
NHTSA 24V-025 (Kia SC292)18/01/2024
Structure: Body: Roof And Pillars
What happened: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
The risk: A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix: 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.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 23V-236, 24V-025 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC266, SC292 — 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.
Trim Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my Carnival before the trim recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (23V-236, 24V-025) 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 2022–2024 Kia Carnival vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 23V-236, 24V-025). 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 23V-236, 24V-025 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 23V-236 · NHTSA 24V-025.