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2023 kia carnival — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

3
Open Recalls
43
Owner Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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2023 kia carnival Safety Recalls (3)

23V17900017/03/2023
TRAILER HITCHES

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC265.

23V23600031/03/2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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.

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.

24V02500018/01/2024
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

Remedy: 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. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2023 kia carnival

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13
STRUCTURE
9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2
ENGINE
2
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
2
SEAT BELTS
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1

Based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

1
Crash-Involved Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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