Vehicle recall 23V236000 · March 31, 2023
2022-2023 Kia Carnival
The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V236000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 31, 2023
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC266
- Owner notification
- April 28, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 51,568
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- 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 (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
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