The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V025000·Announced 2024-01-18

2023 and 2024 Kia Carnival vehicles recalled for loose roof molding

Kia is recalling certain 2023–2024 Carnival and 2023–2024 Sportage vehicles because the roof molding may loosen and detach, creating a road hazard for other vehicles.

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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a detached roof molding can create a road hazard and increase crash risk. No reported injuries or deaths are stated in the source, but the risk-of-harm nature of the defect and its potential to affect other drivers on the road meets the High severity criterion.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023–2024 Kia Carnival and 2023–2024 Kia Sportage vehicles, as well as 2022 Carnival models. The roof molding may loosen and detach from the vehicle.

A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). More information is available at www.nhtsa.gov. The recall number is SC292.

The recalled product

Product
KIA CARNIVAL, SPORTAGE
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Roof Structure
Hazard
Affected units
101,049

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 (2)

  • CARNIVAL
  • SPORTAGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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