Body: roof and pillarsRecall 24V-025 · Kia vehicles
Kia America, Inc. recall 24V-025 covers 101,049 Kia vehicles for a body: roof and pillars problem, reported to NHTSA on January 18, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q4) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V025000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
The risk
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.
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
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,819 vehicles were listed as unreachable.