Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V908000 Reported November 19, 2021

Passenger-side sliding door may not latch

Kia America, Inc. · Latches/locks/linkages · 2,956 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V908000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC221
Manufacturer
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles Affected
2,956
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 19, 2021
Completion Rate
89.11

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2022 carnival vehicles. the remote controller assembly for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing the passenger-side sliding door from securely latching.

Safety Consequence

A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the passenger-side power sliding door release actuator's drum and holder inside the remote controller assembly, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 16, 2021. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc221.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V908000 or campaign SC221.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V908000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V908000?

NHTSA recall 21V908000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on November 19, 2021. It addresses: Passenger-side sliding door may not latch. The recall affects approximately 2,956 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V908000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC221. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.