Vehicle recall 21V908000 · November 19, 2021
2022 Kia Carnival
The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the passenger-side sliding door from securely latching.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the passenger-side sliding door from securely latching.
- Consequence
- A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger-side power sliding door release actuator's drum and holder inside the remote controller assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC221.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V908000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 19, 2021
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC221
- Owner notification
- December 16, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,956
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Electronic lock/latch actuator; Structure › Body › Door
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Carnival (2022): 2022
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