2022–2023 Kia Carnival Structure Recall 23V236000 (Kia SC266)
NHTSA recall 23V236000 (Kia recall SC266) covers about 51,568 2022–2023 Kia Carnival vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Mar 31, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V236000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Structure (body, door)
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.
The risk
A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC266.
Status: NHTSA lists Apr 28, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Kia recall number SC266
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V236000 as SC266. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SC266 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Carnival | 2022–2023 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Mar 31, 2023
- Owner notification
- Apr 28, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
Check your VIN for 23V236000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V236000 is open, call any Kia dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V236000 or SC266). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V236000?
NHTSA recall 23V236000 (Kia recall SC266) covers about 51,568 2022–2023 Kia Carnival vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Mar 31, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Kia America, Inc.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V236000?
NHTSA's record for 23V236000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V236000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Kia dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V236000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Apr 28, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Kia recall number for 23V236000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SC266. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SC266) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V236000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V236000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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