2026 Kia

Carnival Hybrid

Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo

Kia Carnival: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Minivan - 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic (AM-S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 275 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 203 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 78 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 122 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 4,630 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 2
Owner complaints: 49 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries: 4

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Automatic emergency brakingPart of Kia Drive Wise.
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER19%
POWER TRAIN13%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL10%
ENGINE6%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 84 total.

Kia Carnival: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain: 10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 10 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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