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Kia structure recalls involving sliding doors, loose trim and headliners
Kia's structure recalls repeat two main problems: power sliding doors that may not reverse and exterior trim that may detach. The sliding-door notices cover certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles and 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles. Carnival appears again in the roof-molding recall, covering certain 2022-2024 vehicles alongside 2023-2024 Sportage vehicles. Detaching exterior pieces also affect certain 2023-2025 K5 rear window trim and 2023-2025 Telluride door belt molding. A separate recall addresses inadequate headliner impact protection in certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. Carnival therefore appears across both door-operation and roof-trim problems, while the other notices address distinct components and their associated injury or road-hazard risks.
Warning signs to watch for
- Sedona SC164: The power sliding door may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
- Carnival SC266: The power sliding door auto-reverse feature may not activate in all situations.
- Carnival/Sportage SC292: Roof molding may loosen and detach.
- K5 SC346: Rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
- Telluride SC347: Door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these six notices tells owners to stop driving or park outside. The Sedona SC164 and Carnival SC266 notices describe injury risks from sliding doors that may not auto-reverse. Carnival/Sportage SC292, K5 SC346 and Telluride SC347 describe detached molding or trim becoming a road hazard. EV9 SC317 describes inadequate headliner protection during a crash. For each of these recalls, the notice does not tell owners to stop driving; it identifies the defect, its consequence and the dealer remedy.
What the free repair involves
Dealers reprogram Sedona SC164 door software and update Carnival SC266 door software. For SC292, they inspect roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary. EV9 SC317 receives replacement headliner impact-absorbing plates. K5 SC346 and Telluride SC347 receive inspections and trim assembly replacement as necessary. Each notice states its repair is free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| medium | 6 |
Models affected most
Where owners report structure problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under structure for the Kia models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Structure complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 Kia Carnival | 32 |
| 2024 Kia Telluride | 28 |
| 2023 Kia Telluride | 14 |
| 2023 Kia K5 | 14 |
| 2023 Kia Carnival | 12 |
| 2024 Kia Sportage | 8 |
| 2024 Kia K5 | 7 |
| 2024 Kia Carnival | 7 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | Kia K5 rear window trim may loosen and detach | medium |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Kia Telluride door trim molding can peel off vehicle | medium |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Kia EV9 ceiling lining may not absorb crash impact | medium |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Kia Carnival and Sportage: Roof Molding May Detach | medium |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Kia Carnival power sliding doors may not auto-reverse | medium |
| May 23, 2018 | Kia Sedona Power Sliding Door Won't Auto-Reverse | medium |
Common questions
Which Kia sliding-door recalls involve the auto-reverse feature?
SC164 covers certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles whose power sliding doors may not reverse when obstructed. SC266 covers 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles whose auto-reverse feature may not activate in all situations. Both notices specify free dealer software remedies.
Which Kia models have trim that can detach?
SC292 covers roof molding on certain 2022-2024 Carnival and 2023-2024 Sportage vehicles. SC346 covers rear window trim on certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. SC347 covers door belt molding on certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. Each notice describes a road-hazard risk.
What does the EV9 headliner recall repair involve?
For SC317, dealers replace the impact-absorbing plates mounted on the headliner, free of charge. The notice concerns certain 2024 EV9 vehicles whose headliners may provide inadequate impact protection during a crash. It does not describe an owner-noticeable warning sign.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.