KIA 2022: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the pas…

Recall #: 21V908000

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Kia recalled Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The remote control….

KIA 2022: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR was recalled by Kia in November 19, 2021. Reason: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The remote controller assembly for the…. Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger-side power sliding door release actuator's drum and ho…. Verify recall #21V908000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Kia issued this NHTSA recall-Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The remote controller assembly for the….

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agency class: November 19, 2021
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #21V908000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the passenger-side sliding door from securely latching.

Reason for recall

Hazard

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

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	21V908000
Date reported	November 19, 2021
Date initiated	November 19, 2021
Recalling firm	Kia
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Dealers will replace the passenger-side power sliding door release actuator's drum and holder inside the remote controller assemb…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on November 19, 2021. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21V908000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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