2022–2026 Kia Carnival Fuel System Recall 26V232000 (Kia SC368)
NHTSA recall 26V232000 (Kia recall SC368) covers about 141,032 2022–2026 Kia Carnival vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Apr 10, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V232000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Fuel system
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.
The risk
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.
Status: NHTSA lists Jun 2, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Kia recall number SC368
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V232000 as SC368. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SC368 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 | 2022–2026 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Apr 10, 2026
- Owner notification
- Jun 2, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Jan 4, 2021 to Nov 20, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
Check your VIN for 26V232000
- 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 26V232000 is open, call any Kia dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V232000 or SC368). 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 26V232000?
NHTSA recall 26V232000 (Kia recall SC368) covers about 141,032 2022–2026 Kia Carnival vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Apr 10, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V232000?
NHTSA's record for 26V232000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V232000?
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 26V232000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 2, 2026 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 26V232000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SC368. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SC368) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V232000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V232000, 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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