The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V236000·Announced 2023-03-31

2022 and 2023 Kia Carnival power sliding doors auto-reverse failure

Kia is recalling 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles because the power sliding doors' auto-reverse feature may not activate in all situations, risking occupant injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly describes a structural vehicle defect (power sliding door auto-reverse failure) that creates a risk of occupant injury, but states no reported injuries or deaths have occurred. Per the rubric, a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported scores a 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling all 2022 Carnival vehicles and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles due to a defect in the power sliding doors. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors may not activate in all situations.

A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software at no charge to owners.

Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KIA CARNIVAL
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Power Sliding Door System
Hazard
Affected units
51,568

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CARNIVAL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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