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Kia Carnival Fuel Rail May Leak

NHTSA campaign 21V277000 · Reported Apr 21, 2021 · Kia Motors America

critical How serious is it? About this label

A damaged fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V277000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 21, 2021
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2022 Kia Carnival vehicles, the plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Kia dealer or Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V277000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 Kia Carnival

Who to contact

Kia — official Kia recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-333-4542

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Kia Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Lost Drive Power · all 7 Kia recalls in this area

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Mar 31, 2023Kia Carnival power sliding doors may not auto-reversemedium
Mar 17, 2023Kia Carnival Tow Hitch Wiring Fire Riskcritical
Nov 19, 2021Kia Carnival Power Sliding Door May Open While Movinghigh

Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Carnival vehicles. The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.
Safety risk: A damaged fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the multi-port injection fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC211.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.