OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 23V179000

NHTSA campaign 23V179000 covers 2 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 3,555 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received March 17, 2023 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 23V179000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 23V179000 says

NHTSA campaign 23V179000 identifies TRAILER HITCHES and states that A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Consequence summary

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 23V179000

For NHTSA campaign 23V179000, the filed corrective action says: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC265.

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC265.

Owner notification: May 16, 2023
Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Component groups: TRAILER HITCHES

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 23V179000

RecallRoad links 2 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 23V179000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.

2023 Kia CarnivalOpen model-year report →2022 Kia CarnivalOpen model-year report →