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Kia remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the passenger-side sliding door from securely latching.

NHTSA campaign 21V-908 · Reported November 19, 2021 · 2,956 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kia Carnival
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2,956
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the passenger-side power sliding door release actuator's drum and holder inside the remote controller assembly, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Kia Motors America reported a problem with the latches/locks/linkages electronic lock/latch actuator. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the passenger-side sliding door from securely latching.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the passenger-side power sliding door release actuator's drum and holder inside the remote controller assembly, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-908.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2022Kia Carnival

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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