CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
- Risk
- A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The roof molding on certain Kia Carnival and Sportage vehicles may loosen and detach while driving. The molding is the trim strip along the roof edge of the vehicle.
A detached roof molding can become a road hazard for other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website or the Kia owner site, and contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 if you have questions.
Authorized Kia dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as needed, free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Carnival | 202220232024 |
|---|---|
| Kia Sportage | 20232024 |