2025 Kia Carnival - Maintenance & Specs
The 2025 Kia Carnival belongs to a Kia Carnival lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 5 model years, from 2022 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 1.6L, 3.5L. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (am-s6). The 2025 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2022) and later (2026) Carnival model years also documented.
It takes 0W-20 full synthetic oil, 5.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, SP-IV transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 26 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
There is 1 safety recall on record; one covers: 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.. Its overall reliability signal is rated "Good" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
EPA fuel economy is rated at 34 city / 31 highway MPG, 33 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,350.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 5.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| Oil filter | Bosch 3323 |
| EPA combined | 33 MPG |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Long Life |
| Open recalls on record | 1 |
| Technical service bulletins | 32 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.