On April 10, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) logged a recall filed by Kia covering 141,032 model-year 2022-2026 Carnival units due to a potential fuel leak.
The issue: “Due to a suspected production deviation, the high pressure cross over fuel pipe nuts may loosen over time, resulting in a fuel leak,” according to one recall document, which also noted that a fuel leak near an ignition source increases the risk of fire, and that owners may notice fuel smell or a check engine light as warning signs.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the issue and, if a leak is found, replace the pipe. If no leak is present, dealers will securely fasten the cross over pipe nuts at no charge. Kia will also reimburse owners for any repair expenses already incurred prior to the recall.
Dealer notifications went out April 13. Owner letters are expected June 2, and VINs became searchable April 24.
For Kia dealers: At 141,000 units, this is a decent population concentrated in a single nameplate, and the inspect-first remedy means not every appointment will require a parts replacement, but teams should be prepared for volume regardless.
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