Kia
2023 Carnival
- 33
- on the market
- $33,595
- median ask
- $33,100
- from (MSRP)
- 20
- trims
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Trims & pricing
Shop listings| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
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| LX LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) | $33,100 | — | — | — | — |
| LX FWD Kia Carnival | $35,795 | — | — | — | — |
| EX EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) | $38,600 | 6 | $37,243 | −$1,357 | KNDNC5H3P |
| LX+ FWD Kia Carnival | $39,295 | — | — | — | — |
| SX SX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) | $41,800 | 3 | $36,994 | −$4,806 | KNDNE5H3P |
| EX FWD Kia Carnival | $43,295 | — | — | — | — |
| EX+ FWD Kia Carnival | $46,595 | — | — | — | — |
| SX FWD Kia Carnival | $49,595 | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5i Smartstream V6 (294 Hp) Automatic 7 Seat 3.5i Smartstream V6 (294 Hp) Automatic 7 Seat | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.2d Smartstream (202 Hp) Automatic 9 Seat 2.2d Smartstream (202 Hp) Automatic 9 Seat | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5 GDI Smartstream V6 (294 Hp) Automatic 7 Seats 3.5 GDI Smartstream V6 (294 Hp) Automatic 7 Seats | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.2d Smartstream (202 Hp) Automatic 7 Seat 2.2d Smartstream (202 Hp) Automatic 7 Seat | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.6 T-GDI Smartstream (245 Hp) Hybrid Automatic 7 Seats 1.6 T-GDI Smartstream (245 Hp) Hybrid Automatic 7 Seats | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.2d Smartstream (202 Hp) Automatic 11 Seat 2.2d Smartstream (202 Hp) Automatic 11 Seat | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5i Smartstream V6 (294 Hp) Automatic 11 Seat 3.5i Smartstream V6 (294 Hp) Automatic 11 Seat | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.6 T-GDI Smartstream (245 Hp) Hybrid Automatic 9 Seats 1.6 T-GDI Smartstream (245 Hp) Hybrid Automatic 9 Seats | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5i Smartstream V6 (294 Hp) Automatic 9 Seat 3.5i Smartstream V6 (294 Hp) Automatic 9 Seat | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5 GDI Smartstream V6 (294 Hp) Automatic 9 Seats 3.5 GDI Smartstream V6 (294 Hp) Automatic 9 Seats | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.2d Smartstream (194 Hp) Automatic 7 Seats 2.2d Smartstream (194 Hp) Automatic 7 Seats | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.2d Smartstream (194 Hp) Automatic 9 Seats 2.2d Smartstream (194 Hp) Automatic 9 Seats | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety & recalls
Full recall reportIssue: On certain vehicles, the nuts for the crossover fuel pipe may not have been properly tightened. As a result, fuel could leak. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and tighten the nuts or replace the high-pressure crossover fuel pipe, as necessary.
2026186 · 17,873 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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.
Potential 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.
26V232000 · 141,032 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: These small errors do not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. Kia has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
2024549 · 647,384 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Issue: On certain vehicles, the roof trim may not be properly attached. As a result, the roof trim could loosen and separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: Roof trim that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure or replace the roof trim.
2024023 · 3,892 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
Potential consequence
A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.
24V025000 · 101,049 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.
Potential consequence
A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC266.
23V236000 · 51,568 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Issue: In certain situations, the power sliding door may not stop and reverse if it is blocked. Safety Risk: A power sliding door that doesn't stop when it is blocked could pinch a person and create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to update the power sliding door control module software. The update will add two (2) warning chimes when the power sliding door begins to open or close, and change the door speed to move more slowly before the door latches.
2023182 · 5,823 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Issue: Certain vehicles may be equipped with a 4-pin accessory trailer wiring harness kit that could fail. Over time, this could result in a short circuit that can cause the control module to overheat. Note: This recall only affects Kia Genuine 4-pin tow hitch wiring harness kits with the part number R0F67AC200. These kits may have been ordered at the time of a vehicle purchase or purchased separately from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the vehicle for a trailer wiring harness kit. If necessary, the dealer will install a 15A fuse and a wire extension kit. Kia advises that if your vehicle has a tow hitch harness installed, you should park it outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
2023149 · 853 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Potential consequence
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC265.
23V179000 · 3,555 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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elsewhere in CardogListingsEvery live 2023 Carnival on the market, filterable by trim, price, and distance.33 liveRecall reportRecalls listed for this model year, with defect, risk, and remedy, and the manufacturer's VIN lookup to confirm.9 campaignsQuoteThe instrument view — price history, market depth, and trim-level comparisons.$33,595 median