2022–2026 Kia Carnival vehicles recalled for fuel system leak risk
Kia is recalling certain 2022–2026 Carnival vehicles because fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail, increasing the risk of fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 addresses a structural vehicle defect (fuel system leak) that creates a risk of fire, a serious hazard. The source text does not report any deaths or injuries, and there is no NHTSA classification (such as "death/serious injury reported") provided. This qualifies as a high-risk defect under the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022–2026 Carnival vehicles. The fuel pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail may develop a leak.
A fuel leak in this area increases the risk of a fire. Kia dealers will inspect and tighten or replace the fuel pipe as necessary at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2026.
Owners can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions. Kia's reference number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- KIA CARNIVAL
- Brand
- KIA
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle
- Affected units
- 141,032
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.
Related recalls
Same brand · KIA
- HighKia Recalls 2025-2026 EV9 Vehicles for Front Passenger Air Bag Defect
NHTSA · 2026-08-21
- SevereKia Recalls 2020-2024 Telluride Vehicles Due to Front Seat Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2026-07-02
- SevereKia Recalls EV6 and EV9 Models Due to Battery Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2026-07-02
- HighKia Recalls 2027 Telluride Models for Seat Belt Retraction Defect
NHTSA · 2026-06-02
- HighKia Recalls 2027 Telluride Hybrid for Second-Row Power Seat Defect
NHTSA · 2026-03-20
Same manufacturer · Kia America, Inc.
See all →- High2026 Kia K4 vehicles recalled for defective rear seat belt anchor
NHTSA · 2026-03-06
- SevereKia Telluride front seat back frames may not restrain occupants
NHTSA · 2026-02-23
Same hazard · fuel leak
See all →- SevereToyota Recalls Land Cruiser Hybrid Vehicles for Fuel Leak Risk
NHTSA · 2026-10-14
- HighCummins Recalls L9 Diesel Engines Due to Fuel Hose Separation Risk
NHTSA · 2026-09-28
- SevereFord Recalls 2023-2027 F-150 Trucks for Fuel Tank Securing Defect
NHTSA · 2026-09-09
- SevereHeil Recalls Front Loader Garbage Trucks Due to CNG Ladder Bolt Defect
NHTSA · 2026-08-17
- SevereHeil Recalls CNG Tailgate Ladder Kits Due to Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2026-08-17
Similar recalls
- High2022 Kia Carnival fuel rail defect increases fire risk
NHTSA · 2021-04-21
- High2023 Kia Carnival Recall: Tow Hitch Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2023-03-17
- SevereKia Recalls 2011-2012 Sedona Vehicles Due to Fuel Rail Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2020-02-21
- High2022 Kia Sorento Oil Supply Pipe May Crack, Creating Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2022-03-29
- SevereKia Recalls 2025 Sorento PHEV for Fuel Line Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2024-12-10
- High2022 Kia Sorento PHEV fuel tank defect fire risk
NHTSA · 2023-01-25