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Kia Carnival by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 6 model years of the Kia Carnival (2022–2027). The 2027 model is rated 21–33 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 7 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Kia Carnival years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Carnival | 2 | 21–33 mpg | — | — | 5/5 |
| 2026 Carnival | 2 | 21–32 mpg | 2 | 55 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Carnival | 2 | 21–33 mpg | 1 | 196 | — |
| 2024 Carnival | 1 | 22 mpg | 2 | 75 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Carnival | 1 | 22 mpg | 4 | 52 | — |
| 2022 Carnival | 1 | 22 mpg | 6 | 136 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Kia Carnival recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Kia Carnival year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V232000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, reported Apr 10, 2026; model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- 26V046000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported Jan 26, 2026; model years 2026
- 24V025000 — Structure: Body: Roof and pillars, reported Jan 18, 2024; model years 2022, 2023, 2024
- 23V236000 — Structure: Body: Door, reported Mar 31, 2023; model years 2022, 2023
- 23V179000 — Trailer hitches, reported Mar 17, 2023; model years 2022, 2023
- 21V908000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Electronic lock/latch actuator, reported Nov 19, 2021; model years 2022
- 21V277000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Fuel rail, reported Apr 21, 2021; model years 2022
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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