KIA CARNIVAL 2023: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V236000

Make Model Year
KIA CARNIVAL 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-04-28 2023-03-31 2023-04-03

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC266

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 51568

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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

Consequence

A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC266.

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.