2026 Kia Carnival - Maintenance & Specs
The 2026 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). This 2026 car is the most recent Kia Carnival model year on record.
It takes 0W-20 full synthetic oil, 4.5 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 20 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 5,000 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 26 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
There are 2 safety recalls on record; one covers: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage.... 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, 32 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,350.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| EPA combined | 32 MPG |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Long Life |
| Open recalls on record | 2 |
| Technical service bulletins | 11 |
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.