Trim Report

Kia Carnival SX2026

Includes:KIACARN|SX
$20,999
Starting From
2,524
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 2,524 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $20,999
Max $56,554
From $20,999
Fresh

SX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$31,045
$31K–$62K
12,356 listings25,000 avg miles
EX
From$15,491
5,375 listings|$15K–$52K
LX
From$15,878
900 listings|$16K–$43K
LXS
From$35,126
441 listings|$35K–$48K
SX
From$20,999
2,524 listings|$21K–$57K
SX Prestige
From$18,900
3,480 listings|$19K–$62K

2026 Kia Carnival SX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Carnival SX

Location data for all 2026 Kia Carnival trims combined

34States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 34 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

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 20 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
20
Complaints
2
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 20 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other5
02Electrical System2
03Vehicle Speed Control2
04Power Train2
05Steering1
20 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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$2,100-$3,200/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~$2,100/yr6/10 Average
Carnival - Automatic (S8)
21mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$3,200/yr4/10 Average

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

Is the SX Worth It?

Common questions about the 2026 Kia Carnival SX

How does the SX compare to other Kia Carnival trims?

with 2,524 listings tracked, the SX 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 SX?

Budget for standard SX 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 SX?

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

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