Kia Carnival: Latches/locks/linkages — electronic lock/latch actuator

Affects Kia Carnival · 2022 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational