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Kia Carnival Fuel Pipe Connection May Leak
critical How serious is it? About this label
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V232000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings |
| Vehicles covered | 5 model/year combinations, model years 2022–2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Kia is recalling certain Carnival vehicles because fuel may leak at the connection between the fuel pipe and the fuel rail. A fuel leak like this increases the risk of a fire.
What you should do
2. Contact a Kia dealer (1-800-333-4542) to schedule the repair.
3. The repair is free of charge.
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 26V232000. 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 Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Lost Drive Power · all 7 Kia recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety risk
- A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.