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Kia America, Inc.: 2022-2023 Carnival Vehicles Recalled for Faulty Power Sliding Doors

Agency Publication Date: March 31, 2023
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Summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling approximately 51,568 Carnival vehicles from the 2022 and 2023 model years because the power sliding doors may not automatically reverse when they encounter an obstruction. This defect means the doors could continue closing even if a person or object is in the way, which has led to a safety risk. Dealers will provide a free software update for the power sliding door control module to ensure the safety feature works correctly in all situations.

Risk

The power sliding door's safety sensor may fail to detect an occupant, causing the door to close on a person rather than reversing. This creates a significant risk of impact or crushing injuries to passengers entering or exiting the vehicle.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking if you own or lease a 2022 Kia Carnival or a 2023 Kia Carnival.
  2. Contact your local Kia dealership to schedule an appointment for a free software update to the power sliding door control module.
  3. If you have further questions or need to verify your vehicle's status, contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference recall number SC266.
  4. For additional information, you can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Software update for the power sliding door control module

How to: Contact a Kia dealer to have the power sliding door control module software updated free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2022-2023 Kia Carnival

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V236000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Sold By: Authorized Kia Dealers
Units Affected: 51,568 vehicles(516% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: April 28, 2023
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: SC266
Agency Last Updated: May 2, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response