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CriticalCampaign #26V232000Engine / Powertrain

2024 Kia Carnival Recall: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Kia Carnival
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Vehicle engine bay — representative photo for NHTSA engine/powertrain recall
A vehicle engine bay (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Christopher Ziemnowicz / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Kia Carnival

Recall Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

Consequence

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.

411 Press Analysis

Owners of 2024 Kia Carnival vehicles should take immediate action following a critical recall reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2026. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. The recall involves fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and has been flagged as a "Do Not Drive" or fire-risk situation. Contact your local Kia dealer to schedule service. Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2026. Verify your vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls using your VIN.

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