2022–2024 KIA Carnival, KIA Sportage: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 24V025000 · 101K units potentially affected · filed Jan 18, 2024
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.
Why it matters
A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
- 24V025000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC292
- Manufacturer
- KIA America, Inc.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Units affected
- 101,049
- Report received
- Jan 18, 2024
- Owner letters
- Mar 15, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- KIA Carnival 2022, 2023, 2024
- KIA Sportage 2023, 2024