Trim Report

Kia Carnival EX2026

Includes:KIACARN|EX
$16,499
Starting From
5,953
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 5,953 active dealer listings as of

Min $16,499
Max $51,675
From $16,499
Fresh

EX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$32,948
$33K–$61K
14,851 listings25,000 avg miles
EX
From$16,499
5,953 listings|$16K–$52K
LX
From$14,998
894 listings|$15K–$42K
LXS
From$33,900
410 listings|$34K–$47K
SX
From$20,900
3,360 listings|$21K–$57K
SX Prestige
From$21,999
3,231 listings|$22K–$61K

2026 Kia Carnival EX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Carnival EX

Location data for all 2026 Kia Carnival trims combined

33States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 32 other states nationwide.

Kia Carnival Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2026 Kia Carnival trims

Low Concern

The 2026 Kia Carnival's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 16 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
16
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
26V2320002026-10-04
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2026 Kia Carnival has accumulated 16 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other5
02Vehicle Speed Control2
03Power Train2
04Vehicle Speed Control,fuel/propulsion System1
05Electrical System,seats,unknown Or Other1
16 total across 1 model years (2026–2026)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Carnival Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2026 Kia Carnival trims

21–32mpg combined
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18-34city
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25-31hwy
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$1,350-$2,100/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2026 Kia Carnival ranges from 21 to 32 MPG combined. That's a 11 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Carnival Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)
32mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
34 city31 hwy~$1,350/yr6/10 Average
Carnival - Automatic (S8)
21mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

EX Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2026 Kia Carnival EX

How does the EX compare to other Kia Carnival trims?

with 5,953 listings tracked, the EX sits in a specific spot in the 2026 Kia Carnival lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2026 Kia Carnival page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2026 Kia Carnival EX?

Budget for standard EX maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2026 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Kia Carnival EX?

The best model year for the Kia Carnival EX comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Kia Carnival overview.

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