The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V232000·Announced 2026-10-04

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

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
2022 KIA CARNIVAL
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • fuel-leak
  • fire
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.

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