# Kia America, Inc.: Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection (26V232000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Subject | Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection |
| NHTSA ID | 26V232000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | SC368 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Units potentially affected | 141032 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (fuel system).
- 141,032 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V232000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.