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Kia Carnival and Sportage: Roof Molding May Detach
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A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V025000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Structure:body:roof And Pillars |
| Vehicles covered | 5 model/year combinations, model years 2022–2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The molding along the roof of these vehicles may come loose and fall off while driving. A piece of molding that detaches on the road can become a hazard for other drivers. Dealers will inspect the roof molding and either secure it or replace it, at no cost to owners.
What you should do
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 24V025000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (5)
Who to contact
Kia — official Kia recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-333-4542
The bigger picture
- Kia structure recalls involving sliding doors, loose trim and headliners · all 6 Kia recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.