Body: doorRecall 23V-236 · 2022–2023 Kia Carnival
Kia America, Inc. recall 23V-236 covers 51,568 2022–2023 Kia Carnival for a body: door problem, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V236000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 785 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- Power Sliding Door Auto Reverse FailureNHTSA