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2023 Kia Carnival recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 51
Latest campaign: Apr 10, 2026

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Structure	2	–	Jan 18, 2024	24V025000 23V236000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	–	Apr 10, 2026	26V232000
Trailer hitches	1	1	Mar 17, 2023	23V179000

Safety recalls4

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1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 10, 2026Latest campaign


Apr 10, 202626V232000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V232000 What's wrong Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail. Risk A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V232000 · Apr 10, 2026
Jan 18, 202424V025000	Structure: body roof and pillars A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V025000 What's wrong Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach. Risk A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V025000 · Jan 18, 2024
Mar 31, 202323V236000	Structure: body door A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V236000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V236000 · Mar 31, 2023
Mar 17, 202323V179000	Trailer hitches A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V179000 What's wrong 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. Risk A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V179000 · Mar 17, 2023

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component51

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51Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

7Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Injuries
Unknown or other	22	43	3
Structure	12	24	5
Electrical system	6	12	1
Engine	5	10	0
Fuel/propulsion system	3	6	0
Fuel system	2	4	0
Gasoline	2	4	0
Latches/locks/linkages	2	4	0
Chest clip	2	4	0
Buckle	2	4	0
Harness	2	4	0
Seat belts	2	4	0
Steering	2	4	0
Lane departure	2	4	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	2	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Fuel/propulsion system
“Fuel door actuator is electrically tied to cabin door locks with no manual release and frequently fails to open after repeatedly cycling cabin door locks.”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766404
Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2023 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle, causing the contact’s six children to become dizzy from the odor.”
Filed 08/04/2026 · ODI 11754708
Unknown or other
“Vehicle air conditioning sends off a vinegar like aroma. Likely condensation on coils.”
Filed 07/24/2026 · ODI 11752598

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2023 Kia Carnival recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Carnival have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Carnival. The most recent, 26V232000 (reported April 10, 2026), concerns fuel system, gasoline. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2023 Kia Carnival recalls for?

The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), trailer hitches (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Kia Carnival?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 22 complaints out of 51 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 Kia Carnival?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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